Latest Devotion
Our Father in Heaven
This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Matt 6:9 (NIV) THE LORD’S PRAYER - PART 1 Jesus isn’t giving just giving us a ‘Prayer Script’ here - something we recite without thinking or meaning… He wants us to understand what we’re...
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Testify
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Rom 8:16 (NIV) Testifying always depends on the credibility of the witness because a testimony is the representation of someone’s perspective of the situation in question. If a witness has a...
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King & Friend
Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. Acts 2:36 (NIV) Peter spoke these words on the day of Pentecost right at the end of his impromptu sermon on the city streets. The Holy spirit had just...
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The Good Shepherd
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. John 10:11 (NKJV) In this passage Jesus calls himself the 'Good Shepherd’ and differentiates himself from being a ‘hireling’ - someone who is hired to look after a flock The Good Shepherd is one...
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Shine that light
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1:5 (NLT) The NKJV says of this verse, “…darkness did not comprehend it” while the NIV says, “…darkness did not overcome it” Between all the versions, it’s pretty obvious that what the...
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Wonderfully Made – Love Series (Part 7)
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvellous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” Ps 139:14 (NLT) LOVE SERIES - PART 7 I don’t often say to myself “I am fearfully and wonderfully made… and my soul knows it good and proper!”...
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Danger of Hate – Love Series (Part 6)
"But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.” Luke 6:27 (NLT) PART 6 - Danger of Hate This passage goes on to say from V28-31 "Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you… (then from V35 - 36) Love your...
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Love the One You're With – Love Series (Part 5)
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Prov 31:11-12 (NIV) LOVE SERIES - PART 5 Trust is the foundation stone of every relationship and so when you engage in commitment to another...
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Mercy mercy
For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 (NKJV) I’ve been digging into the NKJV lately and I love that way it phrases some of the languages and nuances of the Bible. I especially love this line in James...
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Gifts
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Eph 2:8 My Mum is a grand gift-giver. I would often come home from school, throw my bag on the floor, open the door to my bedroom, and find a thoughtful something...
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