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Friday January 23, 2026 – Be aglow and burning with the Spirit

Romans 12:11  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. This morning when I was asking the Lord about today’s verse, I was reminded of some friends of ours.  Their home is in the north … Continue reading

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Thursday January 22, 2026 – The joy of glorifying God with our lives!

Romans 12:10  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Being devoted to something is pretty normal in our society.  People are devoted to families, sports teams, hobbies, TV, Facebook, Twitter, etc…  Today’s verse points … Continue reading

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Wednesday January 21, 2026 – The importance of being ‘other’ oriented

Romans 12:13  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. In the spring of 2010 when the greater Nashville area experienced severe flooding, the churches played a huge role in bringing relief and assistance to those who … Continue reading

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Tuesday January 20, 2026 – Do we just add Jesus to what we’ve been doing?

2 Kings 2:19  Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad and the land is unfruitful.” This scripture has always fascinated … Continue reading

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Monday January 19, 2026 – What is being a Christian?

The scripture is at the end of the devotional. I must confess that I sure enjoy the springtime.  Here in the midst of cold and snow I keep telling myself spring is only a few weeks away.  One of the … Continue reading

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Sunday January 18, 2026 – Memories of my trip to Afghanistan – the year I turned 60

Acts 4:12  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. I have referenced my month long trip to Afghanistan a few years ago as … Continue reading

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Saturday January 17, 2026 – What happened to the Apostles?

Acts 5:40b-41  They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering … Continue reading

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Friday January 16, 2026 – Choosing to be an overcomer not a victim

2 Corinthians 12:10  That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. I remember a trip to Brazil where we all went … Continue reading

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Thursday January 15, 2026 – What is passion for the Lord?

John 12:3  Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume I’ve read … Continue reading

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Wednesday January 14, 2026 – Obligations becoming opportunities to bring blessing to Him!

1 Thessalonians 4:1  As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do … Continue reading

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