The following are the 20 most popular Devotionals on Delve Into Jesus, based on the
number of times they have been read. Click on any title to view the entire Devotional.
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Michael Lane
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10/30/07
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Rated 4.9 out of 5.0 in 10 votes
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Description: We sometimes miss the point of petitioning God. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking God for things we need or even things we want, but we need to be careful to manage our expectations. This devotional takes a look at what's really important to keep in mind when asking God for help.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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02/10/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 5 votes
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Description: Humility and thankfulness are very important qualities for Christians to exhibit. Our self-centered culture and society are not conducive to being thankful and humble, so how can we effectively demonstrate these qualities daily? Passages from Paul, Peter and James provide the answer.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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12/17/07
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Rated 4.8 out of 5.0 in 11 votes
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Description: Our relationship with Jesus has much in common with our relationships with friends and family. When we demonstrate effort and commitment in our relationships, they flourish. When neglected or abandoned, they suffer and decline. In any relationship, listening plays a very important part.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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11/14/07
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 11 votes
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Description: In this final devotional in the series, we look at the role anxiety plays in our surrender to God. Whenever we find ourselves worrying about the outcome of conflict or crisis, it's an indication that there is something we have failed to do, or something we need to stop doing.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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09/29/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 8 votes
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Description: Forgiveness is difficult, and we often have many reasons to avoid doing it. Perhaps the hurt is too deep or too recent. Perhaps the person has not apologized or feels no remorse. This devotional will examine all of these reasons and help us to overcome them in order to offer the forgiveness the Lord commands of us.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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03/29/09
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 4 votes
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Description: It's vital to our relationship with God that we learn to ask for help, relinquish control and surrender to His will in everything we do. This devotional looks at some practical ways we can do this every time we have a decision to make.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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02/02/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 5 votes
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Description: As Christians, we love and worship God, but do we fear Him? Do we remember that He is all-powerful and sovereign? In this devotional, we look at Isaiah chapter 6, where Isaiah's encounter with God reminds us how mighty He is.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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12/12/07
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 2 votes
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Description: How often during a conversation do you find yourself thinking about what you are going to say next, rather than listening to what the other person is really saying? One of the simplest ways we can put love into action is to offer our undivided attention and take our thoughts off ourselves.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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01/10/10
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 2 votes
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Description: Is there still a place for television and radio ministry in today's society? What about preaching in public places - does it even work? Is anyone listening? This devotional explains why it's so important to have humility and faith when it comes to preaching the Gospel, and to surrender our methods of witnessing to Jesus just as we do with every other aspect of our lives.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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03/01/09
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 2 votes
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Description: Too many marriages are failing today and when they do, temptation often plays a significant part. The consequences are enormous. How can we protect ourselves? This devotional examines the nature of these temptations and explores some strategies for dealing with temptation before it happens.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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05/10/09
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 3 votes
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Description: Keeping our lives free from sin is a bit like keeping our house clean and in good repair. There are chores we must do daily to stay on top of it, but sometimes that is not enough. Sometimes we need to compile a list of all the little things that need to be fixed or cleaned and then perform some much-needed spring cleaning.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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06/23/09
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 3 votes
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Description: If we were to die today and meet Jesus at the gates of Heaven, what could we say to convince Him that we should be allowed into paradise? Could we tell Jesus that we prayed to be saved when we were young? Could we tell Jesus that we tried our best to live a good life? What kind of answer would suffice? This devotional looks at what scripture proclaims to be the one and only answer we should be prepared to offer.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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07/29/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 5 votes
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Description: God surely wants us to make the most of our time on earth, so we tend to jealously guard both our work and leisure time so that none of it is wasted or interrupted. But what does this kind of lifestyle do to our relationships, especially our relationship with Jesus? This devotional examines why it's so important to trust God to tell us how to spend our time wisely and make it meaningful.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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04/24/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 4 votes
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Description: Jesus commanded us to love our enemies, but to fully appreciate this commandment, we need to understand the type of love He means. This devotional examines what this kind of love really looks like when put into practice, and how God provided the ultimate example of what we are being asked to do.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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03/02/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 7 votes
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Description: Spiritual warfare is an unpleasant concept, and not one we like to think about or talk about. Nevertheless, it is very real and we need to be equipped to engage the enemy. In this devotional, we examine what spiritual warfare really looks like and what we are called to do as warriors for Christ.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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06/01/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 6 votes
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Description: Our perspective will help determine our reaction to trials and difficulties in our life. If we see our life as a story where we are the hero, we will constantly ask, "Why God?" This devotional explores why we need to see God as the hero and author of our life so that we can trust Him to rescue us.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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04/07/08
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Rated 4.9 out of 5.0 in 8 votes
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Description: This devotional looks at the devastating impact the war for the Kingdom has had on each of us, and how we are wounded as a result of the conflict. We are all casualties in need of healing, and that healing can only come from Jesus Christ.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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08/29/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 5 votes
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Description: Often when we pray, we do so "just in case" it might help, but we don't usually expect God to actually come through. Why do Christians have such a hard time trusting in God's goodness? This devotional looks at the reasons and then concludes with some strategies for allowing ourselves to fully trust in God's goodness.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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12/14/08
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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 in 3 votes
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Description: Many people assume that God should be the top priority in our lives, but is that right? This devotional looks at what it means to our relationships when we see them as "priorities" and why we therefore need to see God as something more than just an item on a list.
Posted by
Michael Lane
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11/07/07
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Rated 4.9 out of 5.0 in 7 votes
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Description: There are many ways God can help us during our times of need, but the most common pattern is for God to take what we offer and turn it into something greater than we can do on our own.
