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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MARCH 23
MORNING “His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:44 The mental pressure arising from our Lord’s struggle with temptation, so forced his frame to an unnatural excitement, that his pores sent … Continue reading
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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MARCH 7
MORNING “Have faith in God.” Mark 11:22 Faith is the foot of the soul by which it can march along the road of the commandments. Love can make the feet move more swiftly; but faith is the foot which carries … Continue reading
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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: FEBRUARY 9
MORNING “And David enquired of the Lord.” 2 Samuel 5:23 When David made this enquiry he had just fought the Philistines, and gained a signal victory. The Philistines came up in great hosts, but, by the help of God, David … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: DECEMBER 5
Dealing With Immorality Colossians 3:5-11 How can you live a moral life in an immoral society? When the appeal of the world’s standards is strong, you may feel powerless to resist, but that’s not what Scripture teaches. Through Christ, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: DECEMBER 4
Rejecting the Darkness Ephesians 5:1-17 The culture in which we live is characterized by spiritual darkness. Sadly, even those of us who are believers become so accustomed to the dark that we feel neither shocked nor shamed by much … Continue reading
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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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