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Morning Devotions; February 2, 2026


Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;    I have put my hope in your word. There are many Bible passages, particularly in the Psalms, that speak of seeking God early in the morning. It’s a simple fact of human … Continue reading

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Rewards for Following God; January 21, 2026


Job 36:11-12 If they obey and serve him,    they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity    and their years in contentment.But if they do not listen,    they will perish by the sword    and die without knowledge. Elihu is here talking about kings, … Continue reading

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Obeying God; January 16, 2026


2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” I once heard a recorded sermon on this passage that mostly focused on verse 2, and it made a real and … Continue reading

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Faithfulness; January 13, 2026


1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” There will always be friction between leaders and … Continue reading

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Time; January 4, 2026


Exodus 24:18 Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. Sometimes what God does seems instantaneous, and sometimes it seems to take time, or even a … Continue reading

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Joseph; December 23, 2025


Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Two days ago I preached on verse 21, but this verse also … Continue reading

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God’s Faithfulness; November 30, 2025


Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? This whole passage, rightly famous at Christmas time as it is, is a testimony … Continue reading

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Obedience; November 23, 2025


Genesis 22:18 “…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” The Bible records many dramatic scenes, but none are more dramatic than this one. It is absolutely pivotal to the whole story of … Continue reading

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Practical Christianity; November 1, 2025


1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. This is the sort of reception every evangelist prays for. We don’t … Continue reading

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Response to Persecution; October 1, 2025


Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Just like the apostles in yesterday’s reading, the “ordinary believers,” on being scattered by persecution, continued to do the very thing that had provoked the persecution! The pressure … Continue reading

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