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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: NOVEMBER 9
Recognizing Christ’s Voice John 10:1-18 You may not want to think of yourself as a sheep, but that is a term Jesus used to describe His children. His sheep are all those who have trusted Him as Savior—and they are … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 19
When the Odds Are Against You Judges 7:1-7 Have you ever felt backed up against a wall with no way out? Although a situation like that is truly beyond what you can manage, it is not too big for … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 9
Sunday Reflection: The Difficulty of Peacemaking Moments after teaching the Beatitudes in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained how His followers were to begin the work of making peace: Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 7
The Moments That Sustain Us Psalm 145:1-21 When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: FEBRUARY 1
TO ARTHUR GREEVES: On the meaning of interruptions and real life; on the difficulty of being patient; and on expiating through embracing one’s own sufferings. 20 December 1943 Things are pretty bad here. Minto’s varicose ulcer gets worse and worse, … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JANUARY 24
There is, perhaps, more social conscience than there has ever been before: and though chastity in conduct is probably low I think modern young people are perhaps less prurient and less obsessed with lascivious thought than more modest and decorous … Continue reading