Today's Devotions

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Showcase: Assorted Treats

  • More than the Flavor of the Moment +

    If God is not first in your thoughts and efforts in the morning, he will be in the last place… Read More

  • Transformation +

    Do we really want to be transformed by God? In the passage (below) from Isaiah, not only a person is… Read More
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Reflection

Fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame...by Julie Moore

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Tom Cruise as Stacy Jaxx – 
Fame made him pure-T 
cray-zeeee.
I’ve been thinking about my last post – about how big my head got just because I had an article in the paper that people complimented – and it occurred to me… If putting myself out there in such a mild way was so … um… harmful for me, clearly I wouldn’t be able to handle a bigger piece of that pie… I mean, how do pastors do it?
 
My own brother has worn “the cloth,” so I am well aware that pastors are just people, they’re out there… writing weekly sermons, and maybe articles and books… people see them every week or so, focus on their words, and maybe even take notes, and follow up with an email or other attempt to discuss. There is plenty of evidence (scandals) that there are hazards to being a religious leader.

Read more: Fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame...by Julie Moore

Expect God's Favor by Syliva Gunter

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SylviaPsalm 5:12 "For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." And Job 10:12 "You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit."

Beloved one, know the assurance of your Father's blessing, his presence, his favor, and his surrounding grace.

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Reflections to Consider

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Music

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Favorites

  • Praise Adonai by Paul Baloche +

    Who is like Him The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the throne Mountains bow down Every ocean roars To the Lord of hosts  Read More

  • An Interview with Paul Washer by Tim Challies +

    You probably know Paul Washer as the man who preached the infamous "Shocking Youth Message," a sermon that has tallied… Read More

  • Glorious by Paul Baloche +

    Look inside the mysterySee the empty crossSee the risen SaviorVictorious and strong Read More

  • Paul's Prayers +

    How do we pray? What should we pray for? Yes, there is the Lord's prayer--Jesus teaching his disciples, and us,… Read More
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Hidden Blessings

  • The Patience and Compassion of God's Love +

    We have an amazing God. Read More

  • The Fear of the Lord +

    Why is fear of the Lord so important as a follower of Jesus? Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Our Heavenly Father +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, an Anglican theologian from the 20th century. Read More

  • Praying to the Trinity: Jesus +

    The following is a modified version of a prayer by John Stott, Read More
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