February 2025
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I don’t know about you, but sometimes I want to give up. How do we know our labor in the Lord is not in vain? Read this: “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor
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Yesterday, I shared the gospel with a man at his work as I stood in line for lunch with a friend I’m discipling. I listened to his story. After we talked, he came from behind the counter and prayed with me (as we held up the line a little). I returned today to see him
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Do you need an Easter devotional? I created on for Lent (March 5-April 20). It’s free! Download below. You can also purchase it on Amazon at cost ($4.25).
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My dad helped me memorize lots of Scripture. Almost every night, he would listen as I recited Psalm 1, 23, 100, the Beatitudes, Romans 12, and many others. I can still recall them to this day! I’m thankful for those times of discipleship with my dad. During this time (K-2nd grade), we would “compete” in
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“All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.” ~ 2 Corinthians 4:15 I was so overjoyed today – thankful – content – at peace. I am still blown away by what Jesus did for me. Thank you Jesus
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When I was a kid, I remember running water in the bathtub in hopes my mom would think I had gotten in it. It never worked as she was too good of an investigator, but that comes with motherhood. She would ask, “Did you take a bath?” I’d lie and say, “I did,” but she
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Are You Generous? Is it easier to be generous when you have money or when you are broke? I’ve been on both ends of this spectrum. There have been times I’ve wanted to give towards something but wasn’t able due to lack of funds, and there have been other times I didn’t give toward something
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How do I know I’m praying God’s will? Here are 10 short points:1) Praying the scriptures is always His will.2) Praying the prayer commands of scripture are always His will (e.g. pray for your enemies, pray for wisdom, lead me not into temptation).3) Be sure to pray with right motivation (not selfish, angry, sinful).4) Pray
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Studying Peter’s first sermon (Acts 2:14-41) and made a few observations that still apply to preaching today. Peter: The result? 3,000 people were saved and immediately joined the fellowship of the other believers – the church. Biblical preaching causes people to be involved in and be the church (Acts 2:41-47).
stephen R Harrison 