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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: discouraged
IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 3
Defeating Discouragement Nehemiah 2:11-20 No matter what our position in life may be, we all at times encounter disappointment—and that can quickly lead to discouragement. Disappointment is simply an emotional response to a failed expectation or hope, whether because … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 24
All That Is in the World 1 John 2:15-17 John warns us not to love the world or the things in it. But what is the world? The apostle isn’t talking about the material realm, so there’s no need to … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 3
A Nation That Honors God Psalm 72 Because government is instituted by God as His “minister … for good” (Rom. 13:3-4), it functions best when leaders honor and obey Him. Throughout Israel’s history, God commended kings who followed His laws … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 20
A Faith-Filled Outlook Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:1-8 If anyone had reason to be discouraged, Joseph did. He not only endured his mother’s death and his brothers’ hatred but also faced slavery and imprisonment because of false allegations. Yet he was … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 10
God Is Working While You’re Waiting “I wait expectantly, trusting God to help, for he has promised” (Psalm 130:5 TLB). God wants you to wait patiently for him to answer your prayer, but he also wants you to wait expectantly. … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MARCH 24
Nothing Surprises God “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16 NIV). God knows everything about your faults and failures and your … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MARCH 18
Community Is God’s Answer to Defeat “In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Philippians 2:3-4 NIV). Each one of us needs other people to watch … Continue reading
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