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12/19/11
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Description: bRomans 8:32/b
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br /iHe who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us allhow will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?/i
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br /Christmas is a time of giving. Throughout the world, Gods people are experiencing the Christmas gift in varied ways.
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br /On this very Christmas, in far and hideously flung regions of the globe, some Christian parents may be watching starvation consume their beloved children with a veracious appetitive but,...
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03/21/11
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Description: Christians are commanded to love God, be obedient to Him and spread His Good News. We can become more motivated to do all that God asks of us, when we examine our motivation for obeying God.
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03/01/11
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Description: During a recent trip to India, I learned an important lesson in courage from believers who do not let fear of violence or death deter them from spreading the Good News of Jesus.
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02/12/11
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Description: We are faced with the choice of actively seeking the realization of Jesus sufficiency in every situation of life or passively declaring, via default, that Jesus is insufficient. Is Jesus sufficient for you?
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09/27/10
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Description: We live in an amazing technological age. From anywhere and at anytime, I can read the news, watch a movie and check my email. We're more entertained, informed and productive than we have ever been. But what effect is this having on our relationship with God?
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Michael Lane
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01/10/10
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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.
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Michael Lane
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09/20/09
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Description: What should our response be when we discover that someone in our congregation has an ongoing problem with sin? Perhaps they're having an affair, or they've been arrested numerous times for drug possession. What is the appropriate course to take? This devotional takes a close look at Jesus' teaching on the subject, and explains what every Christian should do when a fellow believer is struggling with sin.
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Michael Lane
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08/04/09
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Description: As Christians, we understand in our minds that we need to share the Gospel, but do we truly feel it in our hearts? This devotional looks at the role our emotions play in allowing us to understand God's deep love for the lost and our role in leading them to Christ.
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Michael Lane
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06/23/09
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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.
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Michael Lane
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05/10/09
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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.
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Michael Lane
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03/29/09
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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.
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Michael Lane
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03/01/09
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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.
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Michael Lane
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01/11/09
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Description: A pilot flying through clouds has to trust her instruments. What can a Christian use to keep themselves on the right path when they have to navigate through storms? What are their "instruments?" This devotional explores the reasons why it's so important to have a good foundation in the facts and evidence of Christianity, since these will not fail us when our emotions take us off course.
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Michael Lane
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12/14/08
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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.
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Michael Lane
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11/01/08
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Description: Feelings of guilt and shame sometimes prevent us from forgiving ourselves. This devotional examines the difference between guilt and repentance and explores the reasons why it's so important to forgive ourselves as we are commanded to forgive others.
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Michael Lane
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09/29/08
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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.
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09/24/08
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Preview: Ephesians 6:11 - 12
Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against...
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09/18/08
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Preview: James 1:2 - 3
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3becau...
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09/14/08
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Preview: Does your world stink? Are you sickened by the sensation of an ominous darkness enveloping humanity? Have you read the morning newspaper or browsed your preferred news services yet? Perhaps you are to...
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09/05/08
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Preview: "You stab your own brother in the back," says Psalm 50:20 in The Message. The New King James Version states it this ...
