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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: joyful
IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 20
Sunday Reflection: Union With Christ Sharing in Christ’s life means that we experience not only the close relationship He had with His Father but also His suffering. As Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 3
Sunday Reflection: The Pursuit of Righteousness Jesus speaks about righteousness many times in the Sermon on the Mount—from pursuing it to being persecuted because of it (Matt. 5:6; Matt. 5:10; Matt. 5:20). We can easily think of pursuing righteousness in … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 27
Celebrate Your Transformation “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him. His name is the LORD” (Psalm 68:4 ESV). Do you want to get back to God? You first have to get fed up, … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 26
How to Keep Your Enthusiasm “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:11-12 NIV). To reach your goals, you have to figure out … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JANUARY 29
Come Home to Celebration “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him . . . his name is the Lord” (Psalm 68:4 ESV). Do you want to get back to God? You first have … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JANUARY 27
God Smiles When We Obey Wholeheartedly “Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord. As long as I live I’ll wholeheartedly obey” (Psalm 119:33-34 TLB). God smiles when we obey him wholeheartedly. That means doing whatever … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 21
The Missionary’s Predestined Purpose Now the Lord says, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant… —Isaiah 49:5 The first thing that happens after we recognize our election by God in Christ Jesus is the destruction of our … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: MARCH 7
The Source of Abundant Joy In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 Paul was speaking here of the things that might seem likely to separate a saint from the love of … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: FEBRUARY 25
The Destitution of Service …though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved. —2 Corinthians 12:15 Natural human love expects something in return. But Paul is saying, “It doesn’t really matter to me whether you love me … Continue reading
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