Devotions

My Not-So-Secret Secret

If we told someone that we loved Jesus, and followed Him, would they be surprised?

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Glasses Too Strong?

When our view is distorted and clouded, how do we gauge what is straight and what is crooked?

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Carrying the Evidence

Sometimes, we get too chose what will help us remember where we came from. Other times, reminders of our past are acquired without our consent.

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I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 2

When we find ourselves in a situation that we can't fix ourselves, we are relieved when we see someone extend an outstretched hand to help us out.

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I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 1

Regardless of our physical strength and dexterity, each of us has gotten into a situation that we can't get out of.

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Not Free, But Worth It

Most decisions in life result in a tradeoff - a cost vs. benefit choice. Some paths yield a lot better results than others, though.

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Putting Down Roots

In a world overflowing with surface-level relationships, how can we find a well-grounded foundation?

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Discovery vs. Invention

Faith doesn't have to avoid the truth. In fact, it really should be based on truth, if it's worth following.

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Accepting What is Immovable on Its Own Terms

We don't get to decide how to encounter God. Only He can make that decision.

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Jesus’ Ministry to the Rich and Powerful

We know that Jesus reached out to those who were sick and hungry. What about those who were wealthy or powerful?

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Majesty Incognito

Meeting someone famous can be fun, but what if we were right there and didn't recognize a new friend who wanted to meet us?

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Riding Out the Storm

Do you ever feel like you're just holding on in a storm, when the wind and rain threaten to blow you out to sea?

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Old Friends

When you say someone is an "old friend", do you mean that they have been your friend for a long time, or that they are advanced in years?

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Grudge Sale

If we want to get rid of junk in our house, we can have a garage sale. How do we get rid of junk in our mind and soul, though?

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What’s Left?

If we knew what would outlast everything else in this world, wouldn't those be good things to invest in?

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Downright Blurry, Part 1

Nearsightedness can sometimes be fixed with glasses or contacts. Spiritual myopia requires a different treatment.

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What Do We Have An Abundance Of?

Being stuck with too many unpleasant things is no fun. What if we could have an abundance of something much, much better?