Tag Archives: habits

Rituals; October 4, 2025


Acts 15:8-9 “God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.” The importance of this … Continue reading

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Fresh Faith; December 2, 2023


Galatians 3:2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? It is interesting that there are essentially no new heresies; all the lies … Continue reading

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Thinking; February 9, 2023


Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. The whole letter to the Philippians is so loving, joyful, … Continue reading

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In Step with the Spirit; February 3, 2023


Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. When everything but the list of the sins of the flesh is underlined in my Bible in both languages, from verse 13 through the … Continue reading

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Gathering Together; March 27, 2022


Psalm 119:74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. This is one of the secrets to Christian fellowship: we really do rejoice to see others who are committed … Continue reading

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Morning Devotions; June 12, 2021


Psalms 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice;in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. It is evident from various Psalms that morning prayer was a regular practice of David. The Japanese … Continue reading

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Morning Devotions; July 30, 2020


Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. It is widely agreed that Mark is actually the recorded recollections of … Continue reading

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Consequences; May 15, 2020


Revelation 2:23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. This is not a feel-good message! … Continue reading

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If, Then; July 3, 2019


Deuteronomy 11:13-14 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul—then I will send rain on your land in … Continue reading

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Legalism; May 11, 2018


Matthew 12:7-8 “If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Jesus had a running battle with the Pharisees … Continue reading

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