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Tag Archives: values
IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 3
A Nation That Honors God Psalm 72 Because government is instituted by God as His “minister … for good” (Rom. 13:3-4), it functions best when leaders honor and obey Him. Throughout Israel’s history, God commended kings who followed His … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 1
Right Relationships Proverbs 27:17 Becoming a godly person is a worthy goal for every believer. We know prayer and Bible study are essential in achieving this objective, but did you know that having right relationships is also a critical element … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 16
Standing on Your Convictions 2 Timothy 3:1-17 When we watch the news, whether domestic or international, we can sometimes detect initiatives to bring down the Christian faith. The church is constantly under attack by the enemy, who influences the world … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 8
How to Use Our Time Ephesians 5:6-21 The way we use our time reveals our values and priorities. Ephesians 5:16 encourages us to make the most of our time. Here are ways to do this: Receive Christ as Savior. The … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 30
God’s Warning About Relationships Ephesians 5:1-10 You and I should be intentional about how we relate to non-Christians. With different beliefs and values, they may lead us astray whether they mean to or not. Paul wrote about this dilemma. He … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 29
Living Clean in a Tainted World 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; 2 Corinthians 7:1 When Adam and Eve listened to Satan in the garden of Eden, the world was invaded by sin, and we’ve been battling it ever since. Over time, our … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 27
Go to the Ant Proverbs 6:6-11 If you’ve ever battled ants in your kitchen, you might describe them as stubborn. But to someone struggling to stay on course, these tiny creatures seem determined, or even inspiring. In fact, ants have … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: SEPTEMBER 8
Commit to Living by Your Values “[Moses] regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward” (Hebrews 11:26 NIV). The first resolution: Choose to be … Continue reading
DAILY HOPE: JUNE 25
Your Work and Your Worth Are Two Different Things “I have also learned why people work so hard to succeed: it is because they envy the things their neighbors have” (Ecclesiastes 4:4 GNT). We can come up with many excuses … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 10
You Can Know Truth By Looking at God “He [God] shows how to distinguish right from wrong, how to find the right decision every time” (Proverbs 2:9 TLB). Like I mentioned yesterday, three philosophies — individualism, secularism, and relativism — … Continue reading
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