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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: wealth
IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 21
Momentary Pleasure Genesis 25:19-34 Decisions have consequences. That can be a good thing, but at times we end up dealing with lifelong repercussions. Then we look back and wish our decision had been wiser. For example, in exchange for a … 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 20
Trusting God With Your Finances Proverbs 3:5-10 Yesterday we learned about the Lord’s plan for financial security: giving back to Him the first part of our earnings. For many of us, however, that’s hard to put into practice. The thought … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 17
Life Is About Relationship, Not Acquisition “But as for me, my contentment is not in wealth but in seeing you and knowing all is well between us. And when I awake in heaven, I will be fully satisfied, for I … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 16
God’s Gifts for Now “If God gives us wealth and property and lets us enjoy them, we should be grateful and enjoy what we have worked for. It is a gift from God” (Ecclesiastes 5:19 GNT). The Bible says in … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 14
Use This Simple Principle to Manage Your Money Well “Wise people live in wealth and luxury, but stupid people spend their money as fast as they get it” (Proverbs 21:20 GNT). As a pastor for nearly 40 years, I can … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: FEBRUARY 16
How to Be Biblically Shrewd with Your Money “Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own” (Luke 12:15 NLT). The Bible tells a story in Luke 16:1-13 of a rich man who enlisted … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: MAY 16
The Habit of Recognizing God’s Provision …you may be partakers of the divine nature… —2 Peter 1:4 We are made “partakers of the divine nature,” receiving and sharing God’s own nature through His promises. Then we have to work that … Continue reading
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THE PURSUIT OF GOD: DAY 37
Chapter 9 Meekness and Rest (PART 1) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. —Matt. 5:5 A fairly accurate description of the human race might be furnished one unacquainted with it by taking the Beatitudes, turning them … Continue reading
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