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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: Christ Jesus
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 11
Sunday Reflection: Promises for the Persecuted Persecution is a scary prospect, yet it’s written into the Christian story time and time again. And the way that we think, speak, and pray about suffering for our faith can impact how … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 2
Why We Can Trust God Romans 11:33-36 What situations cause you to doubt God? Do fears come because the future seems uncertain? Are hardships a challenge since they make the Lord appear unkind? Or perhaps your expectations and dreams … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 20
Sunday Reflection: Union With Christ Sharing in Christ’s life means that we experience not only the close relationship He had with His Father but also His suffering. As Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 12
Jesus Christ, Our Judge 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 The Word of God reveals that Jesus Christ will one day judge every person who has ever lived (Acts 10:42). At that time, unbelievers will be exiled from God’s presence, and believers will … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 27
Too Good for Salvation? Ephesians 2:1-10 When Jesus walked this earth, one group of people consistently refused Him—the Pharisees. The most outwardly righteous people of that day couldn’t see themselves as sinners. These religious leaders assumed they had no need … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: NOVEMBER 21
More Gratitude Means Less Stress “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV). I used to think that life was a series of hills and valleys. I thought … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: NOVEMBER 16
An Attitude of Gratitude Will Lower Your Stress “Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 GW). Gratitude is the world’s healthiest human emotion. It actually increases your immunity … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude of gratitude, Christ Jesus, daily hope, give thanks, God, God's will, gratitude, rick warren, stress, thanks
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 3
Principles for Personal Change: New Thinking “Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes” (Ephesians 4:23 NLT). Change requires new thinking. In order to change, we must learn about God’s truth and start making good choices, … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 13
Four Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Worry “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25 … Continue reading
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