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Tag Archives: discipline
IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 8
Responding to Life’s Storms Psalm 107:23-32 How do you react in a thunderstorm? Do you tremble under the covers in fear? Or do you recall the words of Psalm 29: “The God of glory thunders … The voice of the … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: FEBRUARY 23
Trust God for the Help You Need “Then the man said, ‘Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me’” (Genesis 32:26 NLT). Obviously, when God and Jacob … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 10
The Offering of the Natural It is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, the other by a freewoman. —Galatians 4:22 Paul was not dealing with sin in this chapter of Galatians, but with the relation … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 5
“The Temple of the Holy Spirit” …only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. —Genesis 41:40 I am accountable to God for the way I control my body under His authority. Paul said he did not … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 18
Winning into Freedom If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. —John 8:36 If there is even a trace of individual self-satisfaction left in us, it always says, “I can’t surrender,” or “I can’t be free.” But … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 17
The Eternal Goal By Myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this thing…I will bless you… —Genesis 22:16-17 Abraham, at this point, has reached where he is in touch with the very nature of God. He … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 21
Impulsiveness or Discipleship? But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… —Jude 20 There was nothing of the nature of impulsive or thoughtless action about our Lord, but only a calm strength that never got into a … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 23
Prayer—Battle in “The Secret Place” When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 14
The Discipline of the Lord My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him. —Hebrews 12:5 It is very easy to grieve the Spirit of God; we do it by … Continue reading
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