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Tag Archives: rejection
IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 9
The Causes of Insecurity Psalm 8 Yesterday we defined insecurity and saw how it could weigh us down. Today let’s look at some common causes. Insecurity can come from: Rejection. When we grow up thinking no one really likes … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 8
The Slow Burn of Insecurity Romans 8:33-39 How would you answer if someone were to ask, “Do you feel good about yourself?” Would your thoughts be filled with self-doubt and second-guessing, or would you be able to stand tall … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 18
The Danger of a Hardening Heart Hebrews 3:7-19 God speaks to all of us, but how we respond depends on the condition of our heart. Upon hearing the Lord’s voice, some believers are motivated to pursue a deeper and more … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 24
On self A rejection, or in Scripture’s strong language, a crucifixion of the natural self is the passport to everlasting life. Nothing that has not died will be resurrected. From The Weight of Glory Compiled in Words to Live By
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: DECEMBER 27
Where the Battle is Won or Lost “If you will return, O Israel,” says the Lord… —Jeremiah 4:1 Our battles are first won or lost in the secret places of our will in God’s presence, never in full view of … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 27
The “Go” of Renunciation …someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” —Luke 9:57 Our Lord’s attitude toward this man was one of severe discouragement, “for He knew what was in man” (John 2:25). We would … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 25
Sacrifice and Friendship I have called you friends… —John 15:15 We will never know the joy of self-sacrifice until we surrender in every detail of our lives. Yet self-surrender is the most difficult thing for us to do. We make … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: MARCH 17
The Servant’s Primary Goal We make it our aim…to be well pleasing to Him. —2 Corinthians 5:9 “We make it our aim….” It requires a conscious decision and effort to keep our primary goal constantly in front of us. It … Continue reading
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