Daily Devotionals

Determined to See the Dream: Tuesday

When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 Throughout Jesus' ministry, He spoke about spiritu...

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Determined to See the Dream: Monday

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 “I give up!" I heard myself say while playing a game with my 6-year-old nephew the other day. I will...

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Pressure Point 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 ...

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Pressure Point Week 2: Friday

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 Some people minimize sin when they are tempted. These people see it as not a big deal at ...

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Pressure Point Week 2: Thursday

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21 When it comes to sin, one of the responses some of us have is to minimize i...

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Pressure Point Week 2: Wednesday

These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:15 Have you ever purchased a one-way ticket? Even if you haven't, you know that that ticket only goes in one di...

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Pressure Point Week 2: Tuesday

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. James 1:14 Playing the ever-popular "blame game" when we give in to temptation never leads us to the destination where we want to go. In fact, it keeps us from...

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Pressure Point Week 2: Monday

 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. James 1:13 We often use the word "temptation" loosely. The other day, I saw a delic...

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Pressure Point Week 1: Saturday

He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. James 1:17b What comes to mind when you think of the word “change.” Maybe change excites you as you think about the new challenges and opportunities that change bri...

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Pressure Point Week 1: Friday

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. James 1:17a I have to confess that I love a good puzzle. Unfortunately, I am not very good at puttin...

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