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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 14
Dealing With Guilty Feelings John 5:24-26 Believers in Christ often wrestle with discouragement and shame over past sins. This could then prompt doubt about God’s love, because they feel unworthy to be His child. As a result, their guilty … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 4
Sunday Reflection: Remaining Faithful in Persecution Early Christians were arrested, tortured, and even executed for refusing to worship the Roman emperor and his gods. Perhaps Caesar would have spared their lives if only they’d have been willing to bow … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 7
Made in the Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 In the beginning God created Adam and Eve in His image. That likeness, however, was soon marred by sin, and the ripple effect continues in humanity to this day. The Lord … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 19
Prayer and Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 The Lord’s Prayer teaches that we should ask God to forgive us as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us (Matt. 6:12). Today’s passage expands on that idea with a warning that if … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 29
Sunday Reflection: Sorrow According to the Will of God Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians follows up on a previous letter of his (likely 1 Corinthians), in which he rebuked that congregation. In this later epistle, he writes about their … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 18
The Landmine of Jealousy James 3:13-18 Jealousy has destructive power. It’s actually a disagreement with God over something we don’t have that He has chosen to give someone else. Or, in some cases, it results from fear of being replaced … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 26
How Do You Get Back to God? “When you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed” (Jeremiah 29:13 The Message). I don’t know where you are today. You … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 4
Forgive Others Because You Need Forgiveness, Too “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 3
Principles for Personal Change: New Thinking “Instead, there must be a spiritual renewal of your thoughts and attitudes” (Ephesians 4:23 NLT). Change requires new thinking. In order to change, we must learn about God’s truth and start making good choices, … Continue reading
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