Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. Romans 8:12-13
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Continue ReadingI know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13
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Continue ReadingHer sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what He taught. Luke 10:39
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Continue ReadingWherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:21
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Continue ReadingAnd if you do not carry your own cross and follow Me, you cannot be My disciple. Luke 14:27
When Jesus asked people to follow Him, He did not beg anyone to follow Him by offering enticing rewards such as money or material objects. Instead, He told people that it was going to be hard. He t...
Continue ReadingYes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with Him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the la...
Continue ReadingIf you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for Me, you will find it. Matthew 10:39
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Continue ReadingAnyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.' John 7:38
If you have been following along with our daily devotions lately, you may recall my rather embarrassing confession that I love coffee so much that o...
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