Devotionals

As a Christian, I often encounter circumstances and situations I don't understand. For instance, why do bad things happen to good people? Why do godless marriages last when Christian marriages fail? Why do good Christian people seem to go astray? Most of all, why does God love us in ... read more»

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As we study John 17, we see the pattern of Jesus’ prayer life. Anytime Jesus entered the garden, He would pray first for His own strength. Then, He would pray for those God had given Him (His disciples). Jesus knew their hearts that they were sincere believers. He prayed for ... read more»

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Just before Jesus was to be crucified, He placed Himself in a place alone with His Father – a place where He could gain strength and be intimate with God. He lifted up His eyes and proclaimed without hesitation that His “hour is come.” As we pay close attention to our ... read more»

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This Scripture came to my mind and pierced my heart as I drove to the dentist office the other day and passed my favorite "church sign" church. Their sign said "The Bread of Life NEVER gets stale." Digest that! I had so many thoughts run through my head. I thought ... read more»

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In these verses, we experience the true cost of being a sold out Christian. We see that discipleship requires sacrificing comfort for discomfort, family for faith and complete surrender to the will of God.       Notice in the text that everyone wanted to follow Jesus, but they needed to go back ... read more»

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