Category: Christian Living
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Matthew 16:15-16 How Deep is Our Love? (Holy Week: Maundy Thursday)
“He (Jesus) said to them, ‘But who do you [yourselves] say I am? Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.’” Matthew 16:15-16 (AMP) Early in Jesus’ ministry, the apostle Peter got it. At this time, at least on an intellectual level, the apostle Peter understood Who Jesus is. If…
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1 Peter 1:18-19 The Paradox of Judas and Jesus (Holy Week Wednesday)
“You must know (recognize) that you were redeemed (ransomed) from the useless (fruitless) way of living inherited by [your] forefathers, not with corruptible things [such as] silver and gold, but [you were purchased] with the precious blood of Christ (the Messiah) like that of a [sacrificial] lamb without blemish or spot.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 (AMP)…
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Proverbs 16:25 The “Right” Way? (Holy Week Tuesday)
“There is a way that seems right to a man, and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.” Proverbs 16:25 (AMP) It’s easy to malign Judas. After all, he betrayed Jesus to the high priests for what would (roughly) be about $42.97 in today’s money. The Author of…
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James 5:16 Being Open and Vulnerable (Holy Week Monday)
I need to make myself vulnerable. I need to admit that I am weak and fully dependent upon God. I need the prayers and intercession of others. I need restoring for my soul. “Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another,…
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Colossians 3:2-4 Heaven on Earth, Colossians 3:11 One in Christ
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.” Colossians 3:2-4 (NRSV) Today’s question: On what is your…
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Matthew 6:19-21 Eternal Treasures
(Jesus said:) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart…
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Colossians 3:6-7 Lead Me Not Into Temptation
“On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life.” Colossians 3:6-7 (NRSV) Today’s question: What moral issues that tempted you once has Christ helped you overcome? Have you thanked Him for these victories? I do…
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Colossians 3:5 My Will vs. Thy Will- Get Rid of What is Not of God
“Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry).” Colossians 3:5 (NRSV) Today’s question: What worldly passions do you struggle with the most? What needs to happen for you to have a victory over those passions? “Sin” isn’t a very politically correct word. Heaven forbid…
Here I Stand 