August 17—Conformity The word for today is conformity. “That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Phil. 3:10). “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bea...
Continue ReadingAugust 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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August 27—Zeal The word for today is zeal. “Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds” (Titus 2:14). “Jehu said, ‘Come with me and se...
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September 5—A Pearl for Today “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus …” (Rom. 1:1) “Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus …” (Phil. 1:1) “James, a bond-servant of God …” (James 1:1). “Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle ...
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September 15—Desire The word for today is desire. “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it de...
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September 16—Disobedience The word for today is disobedience. “For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous” (Rom. 5:19). “In which you formerly wa...
Continue ReadingSeptember 17—Debt The word for today is debt. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt. 6:12). “Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law” (Rom. 13:8). “...
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September 20—Addiction The word for today is addiction. “He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly” (Prov. 5:23). “He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored” (Prov. ...
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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 23—Lord The word for today is Lord. “Therefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and on earth, and under the ear...
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