Devotionals

Mark 8:34, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself"
1 Corinthians 10:24, "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being"
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Webster defines the word selfishness as devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, regardless of others. So, would you consider yourself as a selfish person? I believe that we all are selfish to a certain extent, some ...

1 Thessalonians 4:16, “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout”
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It was just one man’s opinion and an educated guess at that. Given all the scientific data at his disposal, a scientist stated many years ago that an earthquake of disastrous proportions was quite imminent in the state of Missouri. On the basis of his prediction, thousands of people stocked up on supplies, schools were closed, and residents practiced emergency procedures. ...

1 Corinthians 3:9, "We are God's fellow workers"
1 Corinthians 10:31, "Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God"
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Most of us will work a variety of jobs in our lifetime, some we will love, while others we would rather not talk about at all. I've had my share of jobs in my 20 plus years while serving in the U. S. Navy and several more after my retirement. Even if we don't enjoy our work, it certainly is a lot better than the alternative ...

Matthew 19:13, “Little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray”
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I know first-hand how challenging parenting can be in raising a family, as my wife and I, raised two boys, both of which were a hand full. To borrow the old Army slogan “It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love!” I know that I love being a parent but it’s a tough job and definitely the most demanding and rewarding job of all times. It starts from the minute you ...

2 Corinthians 11:14, “Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light”
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Isaiah 14:13, 14, "For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High". Satan was originally created as the highest being above all the moral creatures of God. ...