Tag: Courage
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Day 78: March 19, 2023
Full of Courage Key Verse to Read and Treasure: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) For Insight It seems those words from God were a running theme and mantra, beginning…
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Day 19: January 19, 2023
Shake off the dust, Keep Moving Forward Key Verse to Read and Treasure: If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, Let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words then you depart from that house or city, shake…
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Day 4: New Year, New Attitude
Key Verse to Read and Treasure: You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had—Philippians 2:5 (NLT) For Insight I remember the New Year’s Day my brother-in-law rang the doorbell when it was just barely light outside. He danced in and began to fill our house with lots of energy and laughter as he…
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October 26, 2022
You Have God’s Approval to Speak Key Verse to Read and Treasure And a time to speak (Ecclesiastes 3:7, ESV) For Insight Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German Theologian and Lutheran pastor, known for his opposition to nationalism—and as an anti-Nazi dissident, may be remembered most by his now famous quote when he said, “First they came for…
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May 11, 2022
Lesson Focus: Instant Vs. Delayed Gratification 1.Read: Psalm 27:14Wait for the LORD; be strong. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. (Ps 27:14, NLT) 2.Studying Psalm 27:14Some live only for now. If it makes them happy today, fills a void now, satisfies now, brings joy, peace, or helps them feel good now,…
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March 28, 2022
Transforming Fear into Faith When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. (Psalm 56:3-4, ESV) There are 366 verses in the Bible that tell believers not to be afraid. Fear is a real, oppressive, and potentially overpowering state…
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March 15, 2022
Regarding Free Services…Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money , Come buy and eat. Yes, come buy and eat. Without money and without price. (Isaiah 55:1, NKJV)Have you had to buy gasoline lately? What about groceries? When you last visited the drugstore did you notice how much higher things…
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September 29, 2021
Fight Bravely for the Welfare of Others Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of God. (2 Samuel 10:12, NLT) In 2 Samuel 10, there is an excellent example and story to make us pause and think about the strength God has given us to fight bravely for others. To…
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May 11, 2021
Suggested Reading: referenced verses I and the Father are one—John 10:30 From day one of his earthly life Jesus had a firm grasp on his identity. Even when he was a boy of twelve, he knew who he was. Remember when his family had traveled to Jerusalem to attend temple and later Mary and Joseph…
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May 6, 2021
Suggested Reading: John 15:1-17 No longer do I call you servants –John 15:15 It takes a lot, not just to be a friend, but to be a good, great, or wonderful friend. Not everyone is friendship material. Some people are better kept at arm’s length or as acquaintances. While other are jewels in the friendship…
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