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Daily Devotions

  • Thursday, September 4


    Scripture – 1 Timothy 6:11-12 11 But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many…

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  • Wednesday, September 3


    Scripture – 1 Timothy 6:9-10 9 But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have…

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  • Tuesday, September 2


    Scripture – 1 Timothy 6:6-8 6 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it, 8 but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. Prayer Focus: Yesterday we ended with Luke…

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  • Monday, September 1


    Scripture –  Luke 12:32-34 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For…

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  • Sunday, August 31st: Scripture – James 2:9


    9 But if you show partiality, you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.  Prayer Focus: Love is not partial.  The love of God is unconditional, unwavering, and unearned.  Pray that we might follow Christ as we seek to love as God loves, both as individuals, and as the church, so that…

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  • Saturday, August 30th: Scripture – James 2:8


    8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.  Prayer Focus: Why is this law called the royal law?  Because it sums up the entire Hebraic law.  All law is to be read and understood through the lens of love.  This sounds…

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  • Friday, August 29th: Scripture – James 2:6-7


    6 But you have dishonored the poor person. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into the courts?  7 Is it not they who blaspheme the excellent name that was invoked over you? Prayer Focus: This week, as I write these devotions, there are people experiencing homelessness in…

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  • Thursday, August 28th: Scripture – James 2:5


    5 Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?  Prayer Focus: Throughout scripture God pays attention to the poor, the orphan, the widow.  God lifts up those…

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  • Wednesday, August 27th: Scripture – James 2:4   


    4 have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?  Prayer Focus: It’s not a bad thing to make judgements.  We make judgements every day…will I be cool enough in these clothes if its going to be hot?  Can I carry all the grocery bags in one load, or do I…

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  • Tuesday, August 26th: Scripture – James 2:2-3


    2 For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in,  3 and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Have a seat here in a good place, please,” while to the one who…

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