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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: darkness
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: NOVEMBER 24
On worship He demands our worship, our obedience, our prostration. Do we suppose that they can do Him any good, or fear, like the chorus in Milton, that human irreverence can bring about “His glory’s diminution”? A man can no … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: AUGUST 28
“Aslan—and children from another world,” thought Tirian. “They have always come in when things were at their worst. Oh, if only they could now.” And he called out “Aslan! Aslan! Aslan! Come and help us now.” But the darkness and … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MAY 19
On heaven Redeemed humanity is still young, it has hardly come to its full strength. But already there is joy enough in the little finger of a great saint such as yonder lady to waken all the dead things of … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MARCH 10
“Oh, you’re real, you’re real! Oh, Aslan!” cried Lucy, and both girls flung themselves upon him and covered him with kisses. “But what does it all mean?” asked Susan when they were somewhat calmer. “It means,” said Aslan, “that though … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 6
Be Confident in Whose You Are “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12 NIV). … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 5
God Blesses Those Who Are Put Down Because of Him “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy … Continue reading
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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 31
You Are Accepted By God “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9 … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 26
“Walk in the Light” If we walk in the light as He is in the light…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. —1 John 1:7 To mistake freedom from sin only on the conscious level … Continue reading
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