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Tag Archives: obedience
IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 16
Trust and Obey Joshua 6:1-5 Joshua needed God’s guidance as he faced one of the most crucial moments of his life. He already knew the outcome of the battle against Jericho since the Lord had promised him success. The … Continue reading
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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: AUGUST 18
A Life Focused on Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 A life of strong faith doesn’t happen automatically or without any effort on our part. Although we are not saved by our own endeavors, spiritual growth requires the appropriation of all the … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 15
A Life of Faith Hebrews 10:35-39 Some people take their faith for granted, thinking it opened them up to Christian beliefs but has no current relevance. However, the writer of Hebrews says that once we are declared righteous through … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 4
Living in God’s Favor Romans 6 Once we have received the favor of God through salvation, does it matter how we behave? Today’s passage responds with an emphatic yes. After receiving God’s gracious salvation, we are not to continue acting … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 3
How Do We Find Favor With God? Titus 3:3-8 Trying to earn the Lord’s favor feels like running a marathon with no finish line, climbing a never-ending mountain, or paddling frantically in the rapids while going nowhere. Such attempts to … Continue reading
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