Daily Devotionals

Under The Surface: Week 3 - Thursday

Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which He could be arrested. They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with Him. "Teacher," they said, "we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are ...

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Under The Surface: Week 3 - Wednesday

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! Ecclesiastes 5:10 My family dog growing up, Sadie, always seemed to be anxious and stressed out. She was always concerned she was going to be left behind when we went on family vacatio...

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Under The Surface: Week 3 - Tuesday

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Proverbs 14:30 If we are not careful, envy can destroy our lives. When we focus on looking at other people's lives and wishing we had their same perfect relationships, families, financial situation, etc., our ...

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Under The Surface: Week 3 - Monday

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 I can very often tell when pride in my life is starting to surface. I can tell because I start to feel stressed and pressured to perform particularly well. I want to be the best and depend on my own power so that...

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Under The Surface: Week 2 - Saturday

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 I am not a fan of roller coasters. I...

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Under The Surface: Week 2 - Friday

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Colossians 3:1 I find that I often underestimate how powerful our thoughts can be. I have recently found major healing against anxie...

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Under The Surface: Week 2 - Thursday

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 My friend recently told me a story about his two little boys. Someone gave them fun dip one evening at a time when it was too late for them to eat sugar. He ...

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Under The Surface: Week 2 - Wednesday

You must warn each other every day, while it is still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. Hebrews 3:13 One of the most meaningful things that happens in my small group is when I share a struggle, and one of my friends in the group speaks up, lett...

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Under the Surface: Week 2 - Tuesday

People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Proverbs 28:13 For the longest time in my life, I had no idea that I needed glasses. I thought my vision was fine because I could see the teacher's board well. I did not consid...

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Under the Surface: Week 2 - Monday

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:14-15 My family and I took a vacation to Disney World last year. We had a great time, but you need to know...

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