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Better Than Plenty
Scripture Focus “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” – Proverbs 15:16–17 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs 15 challenges how we measure what is…
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Standing in the Same Conflict (Part 4)
Scripture Focus “…engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.” – Philippians 1:30 (ESV) Devotional Thought Paul reminds the Philippians that they are not alone—they are engaged in the same conflict he is facing. The struggles they experience are not unique,…
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The Gift We Don’t Expect—Suffering for Christ (part 3)
Scripture Focus “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” – Philippians 1:29 (ESV) Devotional Thought This verse challenges our expectations. Paul says that suffering for Christ has been granted to us…
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Courage in the Face of Opposition (Part 2)
Scripture Focus “…and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.” – Philippians 1:28 (ESV) Devotional Thought One of the clearest marks of a gospel-worthy life is fearlessness in the face of opposition.…
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A Life Worthy of the Gospel Begins with Unity
Scripture Focus “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ… standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” – Philippians 1:27 (ESV) Devotional Thought Paul gives a powerful command: live in a way that reflects…
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When Your Heart Is Overwhelmed
Scripture Focus “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.” – Psalm…
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Loving Correction, Growing in Wisdom
Scripture Focus “Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” – Proverbs 9:8–9 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs…
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Wisdom Knows When to Speak
Scripture Focus “A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.” – Proverbs 12:23 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs 12:23 highlights a subtle but important mark of true wisdom: knowing not only what to say, but when to say it—and when to remain silent. Have you ever seen…
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Playing with Fire
Scripture Focus “Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? Or can one walk on hot coals and his feet not be scorched?” – Proverbs 6:27–28 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs 6 uses a vivid picture to warn about the danger of adultery. Solomon…
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Do Not Delay Doing Good
Scripture Focus “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it’—when you have it with you.” – Proverbs 3:27–28 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs 3…
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