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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: temptation
IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 25
A Life of Integrity Psalm 15:1-5 David’s psalms often describe the life of integrity believers should have. Today’s passage shows us that God values our righteousness and honesty. To develop and maintain a lifestyle that pleases Him, we must … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 17
The Faith to Endure Hebrews 11:24-40 We all love the victorious stories in the “Hall of Faith” of Hebrews 11—enemies are defeated, people are rescued, lions’ mouths are shut, and the dead are raised. But what about those who … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 1
Faithful Service 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 It’s easy to doubt our ability to serve God when our minds are focused on our limitations instead of Him. Therefore, we must continually remind ourselves that the work is the Lord’s and we can … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 13
Snared by the Schemer 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 Satan’s primary goal is to alienate you from the love of God. If our enemy can manipulate you into focusing on your own desires, you will no longer see the Lord’s perspective. We … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 27
Jesus’ Temptation: The Peak of Pressure Matthew 4:1-11 The Bible states that after Jesus was baptized, He was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness in order to face temptation by the devil. But why would God direct His … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 31
The Hope for Peace Romans 15:4-13 One day Christ will return and make everything right, and until that time believers are called to be His ambassadors of peace. But salvation doesn’t automatically change us into people of kindness and unity. … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 24
On evil I think one may be quite rid of the old haunting suspicion—which raises its head in every temptation—that there is something else than God—some other country . . . into which He forbids us to trespass—some kind of … Continue reading
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