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Day 13

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

– Romans 12:2

Do not let yourself become like the world. Continue reading →

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Day 12

“…Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted… (verse 40 – 42)

– Luke 10:38-42

I often find that it’s easy to stay busy with the cares of this world rather than take a quiet moment to hear from God. Continue reading →

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Day 11

“Did you receive the [Holy] Spirit as the result of obeying the Law and doing its works, or was it by hearing [the message of the Gospel] and believing [it]? [Was it from observing a law of rituals or from a message of faith?] Are you so foolish…? Having begun [your new life spiritually] with the [Holy] Spirit, are you now reaching perfection [by dependence] on the flesh?”

– Galatians 3:2-3

The purpose of the Law in the Old Testament was not just to be a list of “Dos” and “Don’ts.” Continue reading →

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Day 10

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

– 1 John 2:15

“For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”

– 1 Thessalonians 5:22

As we embark on another new year, plenty of people make New Year’s resolutions that usually last about 3-4 weeks. Continue reading →

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Day 09

“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God predestined [for us] planned beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”

– Ephesians 2:10

As young followers of Christ, there is a phrase said so often that it can lose its true meaning. Continue reading →

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Day 08

 “You stood in deep darkness and thick clouds. God spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but you saw nothing—no form, only a voice.”

– Deuteronomy 4:11-12

Fire is pretty significant in the Bible. Continue reading →