This “Become More in Christ 365” series leads you through both Bible study and devotional articles throughout a year. You begin with a Bible study lesson on the first day of a week. Then on Day 2 through Day 6, you read devotional articles. They offer insights into the Bible based on passages found in …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
22010.031 Encounter with Jesus
Yesterday brought us to the conclusion of devotionals based on verses in the first chapter of the book of John. Hopefully spending time in God’s Word every day is helping you to grow in your relationship with Jesus. What are you learning? How is it changing you? For the next six weeks the daily devotionals …
22010.074 Highlights in John
Yesterday brought us to the conclusion of the “Encounters with Jesus” devotionals. In those brief meditations, we had the opportunity to have a first-hand look at Jesus associating and interacting with all kinds of people. Those stories are also our stories. Each one of us needs to experience the compassion, encouragement, challenge, and healing that …
34410 Discover God’s Best for You
Are you looking for that special someone? Does God have a perfect match already planned? If so, how can you find God’s ideal mate for you? Perhaps you have never been married. Or, maybe you lost your previous soul mate to death or divorce. Whatever your circumstances, if you have a desire to find the …
34420 Marriage or Celibacy?
Do you ever wonder if God wants you to get married? Maybe He wants you to remain single. Is it possible to know for sure what Godʼs will is for you? When God created Adam, He placed him in the Garden of Eden — a sinless, perfect environment. God and Adam enjoyed unhindered fellowship. Adam …
34430 Relationship Idolatry
What does the word “idol” mean to you? A certain reality show featuring aspiring singers? Aspirations to achieve the status of a favorite athlete, actress or writer? Exotic trinkets that supposedly bring either good or “taboo” to their bearers, depending on the whims of the “god” or “gods” they represent? For Christians and non-Christians alike, …
65601 1. The Myth of Complexity
THOUGHT S STARTER: What do you say? God is, or God isn’t I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. (2 Corinthians 11:3, KJV) When I enrolled in graduate school, for the first time in my …
65602 2. How Can I Find Peace and Satisfaction in This World?
THOUGHT STARTER: Why are Christians not in the least embarrassed over the absence of peace and rest in their lives? “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27, NKJV) …
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65603 3. Most of Us Have Had a Poor Start in Life!
THOUGHT STARTER:Why do people blame their present behavior on their past experiences? Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete …
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65604 4. God’s Sharpest Tools, My Biggest Problems
THOUGHT STARTER:Can you explain the change in some people’s lives when they become Christians? “Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; so don’t be surprised at my statement that you must be born again!” (John 3:6-7, LB) Now if I am doing what I don’t want to, …
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