Daily Devotionals

Stages of the Cross: Week 1 - Friday

At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead. Matthew 27:51-52 Several years ago, while I was living in Dal...

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Stages of the Cross: Week 1 - Thursday

The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. Luke 23:45 For a large portion of the Old Testament, the Israelites worshiped God in something called a tabernacle. You can read all about the tabernacle, which was like a p...

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Stages of the Cross: Week 1 - Wednesday

By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock. Luke 23:44 The bedrooms in my apartment have no overhead lights, but they do have light switches. To this day, even after living there for months now, I find myself walking into my bedroom and fli...

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Stages of the Cross: Week 1 - Tuesday

He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet He never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, He did not open his mouth. Isaiah 53:7 When talking about Jesus, Andy Stanley once said, "If a man can predict his own death and resurrect...

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Stages of the Cross: Week 1 - Monday

No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded. John 10:18 There are few people in this world who I would take a bullet for, but if such a situation ...

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Be Brave: Week 6 - Saturday

I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:14 Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to complete a hard workout when you have someone there to encourage you? As much as I like to do things o...

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Be Brave: Week 6 - Friday

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary, use words." This well-known quote was written by an unknown author. While I ce...

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Be Brave: Week 6 - Thursday

When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 1 Corinthians 9:22 When I was a seminary student, one of my first professors offered a warning to my clas...

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Be Brave: Week 6 - Wednesday

But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. Matthew 20:26-27 When Jesus came to earth, He turned the whole world upside down. What seemed important to many people was not a...

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Be Brave: Week 6 - Tuesday

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. Psalm 105:1-2 I have quite the talent for sleeping through earthquakes. If you have been following along with these d...

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