This is a guest devotional by Sheila Campbell When I was a little girl, my dad encouraged my brother, sister and I to start memorizing Scripture. He was a new believer and did not know at the time of the impact that it would have on all of us. He purchased some books, that were geared for our age, that were for weekly scripture memorization challenges. My Dad promised us that if we would memorize the pages, he would give us a prize when we would see him again. (My parents were divorced, and Dad had visitation rights every other weekend.) I never realized, until I was much older, what…
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Be Thoroughly Furnished
Today’s key Scripture reference is 2nd Timothy 3:16 and 17 (KJV). “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” “That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” As Paul plainly stated in today’s Scripture reading, ALL Scripture (both Old and New Testament) are inspired by God and is profitable to us for doctrine and instruction in righteousness. But, the verse I wanted to focus on today is verse 17…specifically the words, “That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished” The word “perfect” implies being “complete” in spiritual maturity. We…
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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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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…
