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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: prepared
IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 6
Helped by the Holy Spirit John 14:26 While sharing our faith, many of us have been asked questions we didn’t feel prepared to answer. The awkwardness of such moments can make us hesitant to share, but that’s why it’s important … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 29
Where the Battle Is Won Matthew 26:36-56 In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled with the knowledge that He would die on the cross, bearing the weight of our sin and being spiritually separated from the Father. Jesus got alone … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 4
Why God Closes Doors Jeremiah 10:21-24 A blocked opportunity can be a useful tool for teaching. God wants to mold us into His image, and He can use anything—including something we desire—to do so. Closed doors prevent mistakes. Just because … 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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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 24
The “Go” of Preparation If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 22
“I Indeed. . . But He” I indeed baptize you with water…but He…will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. —Matthew 3:11 Have I ever come to the point in my life where I can say, “I indeed…but He…”? … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: FEBRUARY 8
The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification … Continue reading
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THE PURSUIT OF GOD: DAY 17
Chapter 4 Apprehending God (PART 3) The Christian is too sincere to play with ideas for their own sake. He takes no pleasure in the mere spinning of gossamer webs for display. All his beliefs are practical. They are geared … Continue reading
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MORNING AND EVENING: JANUARY 3
MORNING “I will give thee for a covenant of the people.” Isaiah 49:8 Jesus Christ is himself the sum and substance of the covenant, and as one of its gifts. He is the property of every believer. Believer, canst thou … Continue reading
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