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Triple Braided
Tuesday, June 23 Triple Braided A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 It just absolutely blows my mind how God can completely use us in the most insane ways when we are […]
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My Strength is In God
Monday, June 22 My Strength is In God My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 What a declaration this is! In many of the psalms, David is crying out in distress: “God, save me! I’m in trouble! People are attacking me! My […]
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Before Your Next Yes
Friday, June 19 Before Your Next Yes If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God. James 1:5 Joshua 9 leaves us with a powerful reminder: “They did not ask counsel of the Lord.” What if those words became a warning we never ignore? Before your next yes—ask. Before your next meeting—ask. Before […]
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Grace After Failure
Thursday, June 18 Grace After Failure Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? John 21:17 There are a few stories that illustrate grace more beautifully than Peter’s. Peter boldly declared that he would never abandon Jesus. He was confident in his devotion and certain of his loyalty. Yet when pressure came, Peter denied Jesus […]
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When We Try to Help God
Wednesday, June 17 When We Try to Help God Is anything too hard for the Lord?. Genesis 18:14 One of the greatest examples of God’s grace is found in the story of Abraham and Sarah. God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations. Yet year after year passed, and the promise […]
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Grace in the Middle of the Mess
Tuesday, June 16 Grace in the Middle of the Mess And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God. Romans 8:28 Joshua 10 reveals something beautiful: God worked in the middle of a mess Joshua created. The battle Joshua faced existed because of his earlier mistake. Yet God stepped […]
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Living With Consequences
Monday, June 15 Living With Consequences Then Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them. Joshua 9:15 In Joshua 9:14, we read that Joshua examined the bread but did not consult the Lord. Yet, just one verse over, we find Joshua living with the consequences of his decision. Verse 15 says, “Then […]
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The Danger of Prayerless Decisions, Part II
Friday, June 12 The Danger of Prayerless Decisions, Part II So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. Joshua 9:14 Information is valuable. Revelation is essential. But God is all-knowing, and He can see what we cannot see. He knows what we cannot know. He understands what lies beyond our […]