August 18—Usefulness The word for today is usefulness. “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Cor. 7:1). “And while they were minis...
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September 18—Counterfeit The word for today is counterfeit. “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity” (Prov. 11:3). “Holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; and avo...
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September 22—Inheritance The word for today is inheritance. “Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever” (Ps. 28:9). “But just as it is written, ‘Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and...
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September 25—Darkness The word for today is darkness. “Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains” (Ps. 107:10). “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous ma...
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October 3—A Pearl for Today “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men” (Acts 24:16 KJV). GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY? My daughter Donna and I were shopping at the mall in our hometown of Tyle...
Continue ReadingOctober 20—Lamb of God The words for today are lamb of God. “Abraham answered, ‘God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.’ And the two of them went on together” (Gen. 22:8). “The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and...
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October 26—Unbelief The word for today is unbelief. “And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief” (Matt. 13:58). “What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it?” (Rom. 3:...
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October 27—Law The word for today is law. “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commands I have written for their instruction’” (Exod. 24:12). “Do not ...
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November 10—Courage The word for today is courage. “‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.’ Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him...
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November 15—Sincerity The word for today is sincerity. “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well” (2 Tim. 1:5). “So that you may a...
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