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8 In the whole land," declares the LORD,

8 In the whole land," declares the LORD, "two-thirds will be struck down and perish; yet one-third will be left in it. 9 This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them…

Zechariah 13:8 (NIV), Zechariah 13:9 (NIV)

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,

12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should…

James 1:1 (NIV)

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Daily Devotion When Prayer Disappoints You'll find little argument from people about the importance of prayer. Most people pray. Everyone needs it. But the reality is, prayer is often disappointing. We…

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Daily Devotion Respecting Our Parents The Bible commands us to honor our parents. This command has three major phases: Phase 1 -- Obeying when we are children and ending with Phase 3 -- caring for our…

A Call to Persevere

A Call to Persevere 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. 18 They said to you, "In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly…

Jude 1:1 (NIV)

Saved in Order to Do Good

Saved in Order to Do Good 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always…

Titus 3:1 (NIV)

Living as Those Made Alive in Christ

Living as Those Made Alive in Christ 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above,…

Colossians 3:1 (NIV), Colossians 3:2 (NIV), Colossians 3:3 (NIV), Colossians 3:4 (NIV), Colossians 3:5 (NIV), Colossians 3:6 (NIV), Colossians 3:7 (NIV), Colossians 3:8 (NIV), Colossians 3:9 (NIV), Colossians 3:10 (NIV), Colossians 3:11 (NIV), Colossians 3:12 (NIV), Colossians 3:13 (NIV), Colossians 3:14 (NIV), Colossians 3:15 (NIV), Colossians 3:16 (NIV), Colossians 3:17 (NIV)

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A Man After God's Own HeartAdultery. Murder. Abuse of power. Do these sound like the actions of someone who would have a special place in God's heart?Surprisingly, the Bible shows us that King David was…

Do Everything Without Grumbling

Do Everything Without Grumbling 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,…

Philippians 2:1 (NIV)

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The Antichrist Who's the most charismatic leader you've ever seen - past or present? Is it a political leader, religious leader, or a leader in academia? Leaders can be a tremendous influence for good…

Matthew 24:24 (NIV)

Things God Hate

16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick…

Proverbs 6:16 (NIV), Proverbs 6:17 (NIV), Proverbs 6:18 (NIV), Proverbs 6:19 (NIV)

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their…

5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed…

Romans 8:5 (NIV), Romans 8:6 (NIV), Romans 8:7 (NIV), Romans 8:8 (NIV), Romans 8:9 (NIV), Romans 8:10 (NIV), Romans 8:11 (NIV)

Slaves to Righteousness

Slaves to Righteousness 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means! 16 Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are…

Romans 6:15 (NIV), Romans 6:16 (NIV), Romans 6:17 (NIV), Romans 6:18 (NIV), Romans 6:19 (NIV), Romans 6:20 (NIV), Romans 6:21 (NIV), Romans 6:22 (NIV), Romans 6:23 (NIV)

God's Righteous Judgment

God's Righteous Judgment 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do…

Romans 2:1 (NIV), Romans 2:2 (NIV), Romans 2:3 (NIV), Romans 2:4 (NIV), Romans 2:5 (NIV), Romans 2:6 (NIV), Romans 2:7 (NIV), Romans 2:8 (NIV), Romans 2:9 (NIV), Romans 2:10 (NIV), Romans 2:11 (NIV), Romans 2:12 (NIV), Romans 2:13 (NIV), Romans 2:14 (NIV), Romans 2:15 (NIV), Romans 2:16 (NIV)

Request for Prayer

Request for Prayer 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered…

2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV), 2 Thessalonians 3:2 (NIV), 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV), 2 Thessalonians 3:4 (NIV), 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NIV)

The Day of the Lord

The Day of the Lord 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people…

1 Thessalonians 5:1 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:4 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:6 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:7 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:9 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:10 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:20 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:25 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:26 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:27 (NIV), 1 Thessalonians 5:28 (NIV)

The Image of Gold and the Blazing Furnace

The Image of Gold and the Blazing Furnace 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 He then…

Daniel 3:1 (NIV), Daniel 3:2 (NIV), Daniel 3:3 (NIV), Daniel 3:4 (NIV), Daniel 3:5 (NIV), Daniel 3:6 (NIV), Daniel 3:7 (NIV), Daniel 3:8 (NIV), Daniel 3:9 (NIV), Daniel 3:10 (NIV), Daniel 3:11 (NIV), Daniel 3:12 (NIV), Daniel 3:13 (NIV), Daniel 3:14 (NIV), Daniel 3:15 (NIV), Daniel 3:16 (NIV), Daniel 3:17 (NIV), Daniel 3:18 (NIV), Daniel 3:19 (NIV), Daniel 3:20 (NIV), Daniel 3:21 (NIV), Daniel 3:22 (NIV), Daniel 3:23 (NIV), Daniel 3:24 (NIV), Daniel 3:25 (NIV), Daniel 3:26 (NIV), Daniel 3:27 (NIV), Daniel 3:28 (NIV), Daniel 3:29 (NIV), Daniel 3:30 (NIV)

Jesus Has Risen

Jesus Has Risen 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came…

Matthew 28:1 (NIV), Matthew 28:2 (NIV), Matthew 28:3 (NIV), Matthew 28:4 (NIV), Matthew 28:5 (NIV), Matthew 28:6 (NIV), Matthew 28:7 (NIV), Matthew 28:8 (NIV), Matthew 28:9 (NIV), Matthew 28:10 (NIV)

3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the…

3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"…

Matthew 24:3 (NIV), Matthew 24:4 (NIV), Matthew 24:5 (NIV), Matthew 24:6 (NIV), Matthew 24:7 (NIV), Matthew 24:8 (NIV), Matthew 24:9 (NIV), Matthew 24:10 (NIV), Matthew 24:11 (NIV), Matthew 24:12 (NIV), Matthew 24:13 (NIV), Matthew 24:14 (NIV), Matthew 24:15 (NIV), Matthew 24:16 (NIV), Matthew 24:17 (NIV), Matthew 24:18 (NIV), Matthew 24:19 (NIV), Matthew 24:20 (NIV), Matthew 24:21 (NIV), Matthew 24:22 (NIV), Matthew 24:23 (NIV), Matthew 24:24 (NIV), Matthew 24:25 (NIV), Matthew 24:26 (NIV), Matthew 24:27 (NIV), Matthew 24:28 (NIV), Matthew 24:29 (NIV), Matthew 24:30 (NIV), Matthew 24:31 (NIV), Matthew 24:32 (NIV), Matthew 24:33 (NIV), Matthew 24:34 (NIV), Matthew 24:35 (NIV)

A Warning Against Hypocrisy

A Warning Against Hypocrisy 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell…

Matthew 23:1 (NIV), Matthew 23:2 (NIV), Matthew 23:3 (NIV), Matthew 23:4 (NIV), Matthew 23:5 (NIV), Matthew 23:6 (NIV), Matthew 23:7 (NIV), Matthew 23:8 (NIV), Matthew 23:9 (NIV), Matthew 23:10 (NIV), Matthew 23:11 (NIV), Matthew 23:12 (NIV)

16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher,…

16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer…

Matthew 19:16 (NLT), Matthew 19:17 (NLT), Matthew 19:18 (NLT), Matthew 19:19 (NLT)

Forgiveness

Parable of the Unforgiving Debtor 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy…

Ask and you shall receive

19 “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among…

Matthew 18:19 (NLT), Matthew 18:20 (NLT)

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"The voice of God is a friendly voice. No one need fear it unless he has made up his mind to resist it" ~ A.W. Tozer.

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16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name,…