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Saturday September 27, 2025 – Illustration of quarry stones

Acts 4:11 This [Jesus] is the stone despised by you builders, who has become the  cornerstone. Do you ever stop to think about the really special things that God has done in your life?  If you had to, could you … Continue reading

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Wednesday September 24, 2025 – The importance of becoming a lover of the truth!

John 8:31, 32  To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” One of the more … Continue reading

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Monday September 22, 2025 – God can find ‘another 2 yards’ in us enabling us to change

James 1:20  For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified) One of my all time favorite films is Chariots of Fire* – the 1981 British film that tells thefact-based story of two athletes in the … Continue reading

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Saturday September 20, 2025 – The impact of Jesus on slaves

1 Corinthians 7:22  For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. Consider another time and another place.  … Continue reading

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Wednesday September 17, 2025 – More thoughts from the 2010 storm

1 Thessalonians 5:18  give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Remembering the rain and flooding memories of May 2010 when we lived in Tennessee.  Yesterday and today I am posting devotionals that … Continue reading

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Monday September 15, 2025 – Experiencing God by Dr Henry Blackaby: an important lesson

Colossians 1:9  For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Back in the … Continue reading

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Sunday September 14, 2025 – Within His presence!

When I woke up this morning…. … the word ‘holy’ was there – in my mind.  It’s fascinating the way the Lord will give me a thought that when I wake up, it’s just there in the center of my … Continue reading

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Saturday September 13, 2025 – How must we respond to persecution? Unwavering faith of Charlie and Erika Kirk!

Romans 12:14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. What does it mean to be persecuted?  Consider the examples of Charlie and Erika Kirk – both the horrific assassination of Charlie this week and the loving, Godly … Continue reading

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Thursday (9/11) September 11, 2025 – The Lord spoke to my mom in the midst of her pain // Our loss of Charlie Kirk, think of Stephen age 30 the 1st Christian Martyr

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Years ago my mother had a powerful experience with the Lord.  It involved the death of a good friend.  He was a younger … Continue reading

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Tuesday September 9, 2025 – Loving Jesus attracts trouble

2 Timothy 3:12 Anyone who wants to live all out for Christ is in for a lot of trouble; there’s no getting around it.  The Message Today’s verse is of the prosperity likely to come to those who want to … Continue reading

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