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Tag Archives: resisting the devil
Enemies; March 17, 2023
Psalms 7:1 O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me. David had a knack for making enemies! Actually, that kind of goes with the territory he occupied, which was that … Continue reading
Self-examination; March 15, 2023
Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, being quiet, fearing God, honesty before God, loneliness, resisting the devil, self-deception, sin, the Holy Spirit, weakness
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Trials; March 8, 2023
Numbers 14:11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” Since God is … Continue reading
Response to Trials; February 19, 2023
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading
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Tagged character, comfort, focus, God's plans, gratitude, lessons, maturity, priorities, resisting the devil, spiritual growth, suffering, trials
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Christian Living; January 31, 2023
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This isn’t a condemnation, but rather a strong encouragement. At the same … Continue reading
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Tagged being witnesses, children of God, click bait, holiness, lifestyle, purity, resisting the devil, sin, submitting to god, temptation
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Time; January 25, 2023
Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. As even physicists are starting to realize, time is relative, even subjective. The word “soon” here perhaps seemed … Continue reading
Focus; January 17, 2023
Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Paul and Barnabas and those who received their message had just experienced good things and bad things. Many people had believed the Gospel and been saved, … Continue reading
The Devil’s Lies; December 1, 2022
Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” The devil really … Continue reading
Applying the Word; November 24, 2022
Matthew 13:12 “Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” Many people down through the centuries have thought, “That’s not fair!” However, it … Continue reading
Hope; November 21, 2022
Zechariah 9:12 Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you. It seems like I write on this verse every time we hit this chapter in reading. However, … Continue reading
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Tagged hope, losing things, medical professionals, missionaries, motivation, priorities, prisoners, resisting the devil, rewards
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