Today’s Bible passage is Mark 12:30 (kjv) which says, “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.” The question I wanted to present to you today is… How Much Do You Love the Lord? Is it enough that you’ve spoken to Him in prayer today? Is it enough that you craved His Word by reading your Bible today? Is it enough that you have included Him this week in all your decisions? Is it enough that you thank and praise Him continually? Is it enough that…
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Do You Prefer to Be Patted?
The chief rulers, in Jesus’ day, had a serious flaw that many of us face in our own life from time to time… Pride. John 12:42 and 43 KJV says, “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:” “For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” Sadly, pride also keeps us from being a witness and taking a bold stand for Christ in our modern day and age. We’d rather keep our level of self “respect” than to be laughed and frowned upon for…
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Nine Reasons Why Jesus is Called the Lamb of God
Today, I’m sharing a video / article about why Jesus is called the Lamb of God. I wanted to write my own devotional about this topic, but Annette Reeder did such an amazing job of explaining this significant matter, that I felt I couldn’t have done a better job. Side note: The video is below, but I’ll also link to her article, in case you’d rather READ it instead of listen. (Also, see the FREE PRINTABLE coloring sheet for you below this post.) 9 Reasons Jesus is Called the Lamb of God (read here) FREE Printable Coloring Sheet:
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How Scripture Writing Helped Me Build a Closer Relationship to God
Today’s key verse is James 4:8, King James Version “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” – James 4:8 KJV Are you longing, searching, or even just hoping for a closer relationship with the Lord? In the verse above, we are told that when we draw nigh (or get closer) to God, He will draw nigh to us. We get closer to someone by spending more time with them, talking to them, and listening to them. Of course, Bible reading, Bible study, and prayer are wonderful and essential ways to grow our relationship with God. A few years ago, I came across something that has really…
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Doubt Sinks Our Faith
Today’s Bible Study references are from Matthew 14:24 to 32. The key verse is Matthew 14:31. King James Version. When I think of doubting, I often remember the amusing story of a man who wheeled a barrow across a tight rope. The peering crowd beneath cheered the man onward! As he reached the other side, you could hear the shouts, “Hurray! Amazing! Wow!” Questioning the crowd, he asked, “Do you believe that I can also tote a man across to the other side in this wheelbarrow?” “YES! Yes, you can do it!” With such encouragement, he quizzically implored, “Okay, who will be my first volunteer?” The response? Dead silence. You…
