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IN TOUCH DAILY: DECEMBER 5
Dealing With Immorality Colossians 3:5-11 How can you live a moral life in an immoral society? When the appeal of the world’s standards is strong, you may feel powerless to resist, but that’s not what Scripture teaches. Through Christ, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 27
It Is Good to Give Thanks Psalm 92:1-5 Have you ever wondered why the Bible repeatedly tells us to give thanks to the Lord? The main reason is because He deserves it. He created you and keeps your heart beating, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 25
Sunday Reflection: Loving Your Enemies After preaching the Beatitudes, Jesus tells us to love and pray for those who persecute us (Matt. 5:44). But that can feel like an impossible task: Why are evil, broken people—especially those who harm … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 7
Made in the Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 In the beginning God created Adam and Eve in His image. That likeness, however, was soon marred by sin, and the ripple effect continues in humanity to this day. The Lord … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 24
Thinking Our Way to Success Colossians 3:1-4 Have you ever asked yourself, What is true success? The biblical answer is this: to become the person God created each of us to be and accomplish the work He has set … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 27
Life’s Greatest Gift John 3:16-21 Everyone loves presents, yet many people reject the greatest gift ever given. This gift is God’s Son, and the term “only begotten” expresses His uniqueness. There has never been anyone else like Jesus, who is … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 20
Where Love and Justice Meet Romans 3:21-26 The Lord can’t have a dilemma, but if He could, it would be this: How can a loving God justly forgive sinners? Although God loves the people He created, He can’t ignore, excuse, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 6
Is God Always Good? Romans 11:33-36 Because God’s thoughts are so much higher than ours, we don’t always see His goodness in painful situations. We ask, If God is good, why do bad things happen to us? Or, Why is … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 14
The Truth About Self-Love Galatians 5:13-26 In many places, the Bible says, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18; Matt. 19:19; Gal. 5:14), but we often overlook the “as yourself” part. We can’t fully love God or anyone else unless … Continue reading
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