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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: discernment
IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 15
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of God’s Calling At times God calls us to things that require giving up or letting go of something important to us. That can be difficult or even confusing, but thankfully we know that “God is … 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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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 23
The Distraction of Contempt Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us! For we are exceedingly filled with contempt. —Psalm 123:3 What we must beware of is not damage to our belief in God but damage to our … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 15
“What Is That to You?” Peter…said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “…what is that to you? You follow Me.” —John 21:21-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn comes from our stubborn refusal … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 9
Building on the Atonement …present…your members as instruments of righteousness to God. —Romans 6:13 I cannot save and sanctify myself; I cannot make atonement for sin; I cannot redeem the world; I cannot right what is wrong, purify what is … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 14
Arguments or Obedience …the simplicity that is in Christ. —2 Corinthians 11:3 Simplicity is the secret to seeing things clearly. A saint does not think clearly until a long time passes, but a saint ought to see clearly without any … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 13
“Do Not Quench the Spirit” Do not quench the Spirit. —1 Thessalonians 5:19 The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and oneness with … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: APRIL 21
Don’t Hurt the Lord Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? —John 14:9 Our Lord must be repeatedly astounded at us— astounded at how “un-simple” we are. It is our own opinions … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: MARCH 31
Heedfulness or Hypocrisy in Ourselves? If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. —1 John 5:16 … Continue reading
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