devotional
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Parenting Workshop, part 2
Part 2: Rebellion “Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living. After he had spent everything, a severe famine struck that country,… Continue reading
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Parenting Workshop, part 1
Part 1: Order “Be fruitful and multiply.” Genesis 9:7 The verse above is Yahweh’s words to Adam and Eve after He created them. Over the centuries, they have been construed to be a direct commandment to all Christians to have… Continue reading
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Parenting Workshop
Introduction Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 In our polarized, hypocritical world, parenting philosophies abound. Everyone seems to have the answer, a new take,… Continue reading
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The Future of Self-Control
There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 The first few days of summer break are always revealing. Where are our routines lacking, what do the kids need most in terms of… Continue reading
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Every Thought Captive
For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish argumentsand every high-minded thing that is raised up… Continue reading
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True Freedom
“Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.” James 2:12 “Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 “For you were… Continue reading
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And for My Children, Happiness
“Happy is a person who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.She is more precious than jewels;nothing you desire compares with her.Long life is in her right hand;in her left,… Continue reading
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Our Body Is a Temple
“You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 When the world looks at Christians, they should see a people who are so devoted to their King that… Continue reading
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Pared to Bear Fruit
“…and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit… My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples.” John 15:2b, 8 We gather from far-off places… Continue reading
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The Poor in Spirit Are Blessed
The poor in spirit are blessed, For the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 I hope this post finds the ones who need it. I have found it difficult lately to put words to how I am feeling. My… Continue reading
