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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 2
Freedom’s Responsibility 1 Corinthians 9 Our rights are among the most difficult things for us to relinquish, and that’s because letting go of them often feels unjust. After all, they are by definition a claim that we are morally … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 1
The Son Makes You Free John 8:25-36 We all love the idea of being free to make our own choices about what to do and where to go, but Christ offers a much greater liberty than this. It’s spiritual … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 13
The Struggle With Doubt James 1:5-8 To trust that biblical promises are true requires faith. According to Hebrews 11:1, faith is “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (NIV). At salvation, we believed … 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: JUNE 30
The New Testament Church Matthew 16:13-18 Today the word church is often used differently than the way Scripture defines it. We tend to think of a building with a steeple, a morning or evening service, or even a potluck get-together. … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 9
Choosing Eternal Life Romans 1:15-23 Let’s start with the bad news: We are all born physically alive but dead to the things of God. Every one of us starts existence in a condition of sinfulness that separates us from the … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 5
Proclaiming the Good News 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 The Bible clearly tells believers to proclaim the gospel to all people. Yet, while we certainly want others to know Jesus, many of us become paralyzed at the thought of engaging in spiritual … Continue reading
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