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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 →

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Day 04

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

– Matthew 19:26

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

– Deuteronomy 31:6

Additional reading: Ephesians 2:4-6, 7-8

While listening to the radio on my way to work, I was so encouraged when I heard Ephesians 2:4. It just super charged my spirit! Continue reading →

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Day 02

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts you.”

— Isaiah 26:3

God tells us over and over in His Word that we should fear not.  So, what should we do when fear tries to creep in? Continue reading →