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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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Patience; January 25, 2026


Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord. I can’t read this Psalm without music rising in my heart and mind, because of all the wonderful songs that have been created from it. The Japanese translation of this … Continue reading

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Listen! ;January 24, 2026


Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord,    teach me your paths. This theme is repeated many times in David’s Psalms, and God granted his request at least as many times. David had no education, as we think of it, but God taught … Continue reading

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Being Heard by God; January 23, 2026


Psalm 6:9 The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;    the Lord accepts my prayer. I think it’s important to notice that this Psalm is attributed to David. At first, he seems like a bit of a drama queen, talking about how much he cries … Continue reading

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Salvation; January 15, 2026


2 Samuel 22:36 You make your saving help my shield;    your help has made me great. Different translations render this verse in a variety of ways, with varying impact to the reader. However, the point is that the omnipotent Creator cares incredibly … Continue reading

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Goals; November 10, 2025


Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. This particular verse is really being put to the test right now, with all the political divisions that are … Continue reading

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Prayer; October 26, 2025


Philippians 2:27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. This one verse completely refutes all the “name it and … Continue reading

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The Middle East; October 19, 2025


Galatians 4:29 At that time the son born according to the flesh persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now. And here we have a clear, concise, theological explanation for the mess in the Middle … Continue reading

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Public Prayer; September 28, 2025


John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” Prayer can get complicated. It is talking to God … Continue reading

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Prayer; September 27, 2025


John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” We don’t often think about how prayer changed after Jesus’ resurrection. We automatically tack, “In Jesus’ name, … Continue reading

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