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Tag Archives: decisions
IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 21
Momentary Pleasure Genesis 25:19-34 Decisions have consequences. That can be a good thing, but at times we end up dealing with lifelong repercussions. Then we look back and wish our decision had been wiser. For example, in exchange for a … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 4
A Training Course in Obedience Luke 5:1-11 In today’s passage, Peter’s initial interaction with Christ seems unimportant. We assume Jesus asked Peter for the use of his boat, which meant that the weary fisherman put aside his cleanup duties in … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 10
Fully Submitted Philippians 2:1-11 The Bible tells us that though Jesus was “in very nature God” (Phil. 2:6 NIV), He left heaven to come to earth, where He lived in submission to His Father’s plans. Giving the Father complete control … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 14
The Benefit of Discernment Colossians 1:3-12 Have you ever listened to a radio station only to hear soft static over the music? If you adjust the tuning, you can usually get clear reception. The Christian life works much the same … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: NOVEMBER 30
Three Steps to Make Wise Decisions “A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe” (Proverbs 28:26 TLB). We tend to make decisions frivolously, but the Bible gives a simple, workable plan on … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: AUGUST 23
Are You Afraid of Making the Wrong Decision? “He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 NIV). Often we’re afraid of making the wrong decision, and that creates stress. Maybe you’re facing a decision about … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 5
Four Steps to Forgiving Others “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 2
God Designed Us for More Than This Earth “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV). God created … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 25
You Have the Power to Say ‘No’ “So, dear brothers, you have no obligations whatever to your old sinful nature to do what it begs you to do” (Romans 8:12 TLB). I don’t know about you, but I admit there … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: FEBRUARY 10
How to Deal with What You Feel “To be controlled by human nature results in death; to be controlled by the Spirit results in life and peace. . . . Those who obey their human nature cannot please God” (Romans … Continue reading
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