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The Influence of Community
Thursday, November 9 The Influence of Community Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah. Daniel 1:6 In the life of Daniel and his friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we find a profound example of the influence of community, particularly in the midst of exile. […]
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Unfailing Faith
Wednesday, November 8 Unfailing Faith But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. Daniel 1:8 Throughout their exile, Daniel and his friends demonstrated unwavering faith. They held onto their […]
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Finding God in Exile
Tuesday, November 7 Finding God in Exile During the third year of King Jehoiakim’s reign in Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. Daniel 1:1 The story of Daniel provides profound lessons on how God remains in control, even in exile. Daniel and his fellow Israelites were separated from God and […]
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Embracing True Self with God
Monday, November 6 Embracing True Self with God He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in the darkness, though he is surrounded by light. Daniel 2:22 When we reflect on ourselves, it’s often through a lens tainted by our own biases and imperfections. We tend to avoid admitting our wrongs or […]
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Boasting in the Lord, Part II
Friday, November 3 Boasting in the Lord, Part II Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 In a world that often encourages self-promotion and the pursuit of personal glory, the wisdom of the Scriptures reminds us to boast, not in ourselves, but in the […]
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Boasting in the Lord
Thursday, November 2 Boasting in the Lord Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 A sure sign of autumn is the crisp, cool air of the season, and the abundance of all things pumpkin. Pumpkins are popular symbols of harvest time and Halloween. […]
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Be the Beacon of Light
Wednesday, November 1 Be the Beacon of Light You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 There exist various forms of light. There is the illuminating light that banishes darkness and allows those who are lost to find their way. There is the light of […]
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God Is Eternal
Tuesday, October 31 God is Eternal The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2 ‘Now the earth was formless and void, darkness covered the face of the […]