A strong marriage is not sustained by one dramatic moment of romance, but by thousands of ordinary acts of covenant faithfulness.
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The Christian life is filled with ordinary faithfulness.
Reading and living out Scripture.
Praying.
Serving others.
Gathering with the church.
Partaking in the Lord's Table/Communion.
Don't despise or neglect the ordinary means God uses to make us holy.
Reading and living out Scripture.
Praying.
Serving others.
Gathering with the church.
Partaking in the Lord's Table/Communion.
Don't despise or neglect the ordinary means God uses to make us holy.
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Dear Daughter,
Final Monday of July: Lock in godly habits 🔒
Daily prayer. Daily respect. Daily pursuit of Christ.
Consistency builds legacy.
'Let perseverance finish its work' (Jas 1:4).
Which habit will you carry into August?
#DearDaughter #LockInHabits #StrongMarriage
Final Monday of July: Lock in godly habits 🔒
Daily prayer. Daily respect. Daily pursuit of Christ.
Consistency builds legacy.
'Let perseverance finish its work' (Jas 1:4).
Which habit will you carry into August?
#DearDaughter #LockInHabits #StrongMarriage
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil.
Isaiah 5:20
The current world scene, a departure from truth, and sacred morality.
Isaiah 5:20
The current world scene, a departure from truth, and sacred morality.
New week, new vision! 🌟💪
Let this Monday be filled with fresh love, fresh grace, and fresh pursuit of Christ! Isa 40:31 ❤️
What vision do you have for your marriage this week? #StrongMarriage #July
Let this Monday be filled with fresh love, fresh grace, and fresh pursuit of Christ! Isa 40:31 ❤️
What vision do you have for your marriage this week? #StrongMarriage #July
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And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened.
Revelation 20:12
At this point, it is judgment without mercy. The call to repentance, salvation, and holiness, is today.
Revelation 20:12
At this point, it is judgment without mercy. The call to repentance, salvation, and holiness, is today.
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Freedom in Christ isn't the freedom to sin without guilt. It's the freedom to obey God with joy. Christ breaks the chains of sin so we can walk in holiness, not return to the prison He rescued us from.
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The cross tells us two things at the same time:
Your sin was worse than you imagined. And God's grace is greater than you dared hope.
Your sin was worse than you imagined. And God's grace is greater than you dared hope.
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Don't follow your heart. Follow the inerrant, infallible, sufficient, unchanging, inspired, authoritative Word of God.
The Bible in the memory is better than the Bible in the book case.
—Charles Spurgeon
—Charles Spurgeon
Take a moment to remember all the ways God has carried you. 🤍
The prayers He answered.
The doors He opened.
The moments you thought were impossible—but He made a way.
He’s been faithful before, and you can count on Him to be faithful again. 🙏
“A Thousand Times” | We Are Messengers
The prayers He answered.
The doors He opened.
The moments you thought were impossible—but He made a way.
He’s been faithful before, and you can count on Him to be faithful again. 🙏
“A Thousand Times” | We Are Messengers
July 28: I Will Laud Your Deeds
#Devotional
2 Samuel 19:1–43; 2 Peter 3:1–13; Psalm 145:1–21
I grew up in a family of stoics. Through example, my siblings and I were taught to keep our emotions to ourselves. Displays of excessive affection or sorrow were regarded with some suspicion, and this played out in our expressions of faith.
h a mindset. The psalmist expresses why confessing God’s faithfulness is so important, especially to those we influence: “One generation will laud your works to another, and will declare your mighty deeds” (Psa 145:4). God’s mighty deeds were His redemptive acts—especially the exodus from Egypt. His greatness (Psa 145:6), His righteousness (Psa 145:7), His glory, and His power (Psa 145:11, 12) were expressed.
Our praise should be centered on God’s ultimate restorative work through His Son—an act that has brought us back into intimate communion with Him. We can bring our sorrows and failures to Him: “Yahweh upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down” (Psa 145:14). He hears our desires and our cries when we call upon Him in truth (Psa 145:18–19). Calling on God in truth requires that we honestly examine our own emotions (Psa 145:18). When we bring our emotions to God, we should do so in either confession or praise.
James emphasizes that free expression isn’t always a value. Since we stumble in many ways, loose talk can be dangerous and destructive in communities (Jas 3:2–6). Both speaking and silence require wisdom. When we are quick to talk about God’s work of redemption and His work in us, our words bring Him honor. What better reason to be mindful of how our expressions affect those around us—especially those who look up to us.
How are you using expressions to honor God and uplift others?
#Devotional
2 Samuel 19:1–43; 2 Peter 3:1–13; Psalm 145:1–21
I grew up in a family of stoics. Through example, my siblings and I were taught to keep our emotions to ourselves. Displays of excessive affection or sorrow were regarded with some suspicion, and this played out in our expressions of faith.
h a mindset. The psalmist expresses why confessing God’s faithfulness is so important, especially to those we influence: “One generation will laud your works to another, and will declare your mighty deeds” (Psa 145:4). God’s mighty deeds were His redemptive acts—especially the exodus from Egypt. His greatness (Psa 145:6), His righteousness (Psa 145:7), His glory, and His power (Psa 145:11, 12) were expressed.
Our praise should be centered on God’s ultimate restorative work through His Son—an act that has brought us back into intimate communion with Him. We can bring our sorrows and failures to Him: “Yahweh upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down” (Psa 145:14). He hears our desires and our cries when we call upon Him in truth (Psa 145:18–19). Calling on God in truth requires that we honestly examine our own emotions (Psa 145:18). When we bring our emotions to God, we should do so in either confession or praise.
James emphasizes that free expression isn’t always a value. Since we stumble in many ways, loose talk can be dangerous and destructive in communities (Jas 3:2–6). Both speaking and silence require wisdom. When we are quick to talk about God’s work of redemption and His work in us, our words bring Him honor. What better reason to be mindful of how our expressions affect those around us—especially those who look up to us.
How are you using expressions to honor God and uplift others?
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August 28: Meaningless Maxims
#Devotional
Isaiah 58:1–59:21; Luke 22:24–62; Job 13:1–12
“Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay” (Job 13:12).
There were bits of truth in the words spoken by Jobs’ friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. Between their blundering interpretations were words that expressed God’s majesty, justice, and sovereignty. Unfortunately, they pieced together their bits of truth and applied them incorrectly to Job’s life.
Job quickly saw through their packaged solution. However, not all those struggling with loss can handle an onslaught of helpful Christians with easy answers. When people go through difficult times and ask for advice—or even if they don’t—it’s tempting to deliver our responses based on our own experiences. Eliphaz argued this way: “Just as I have seen, plowers of mischief and sowers of trouble will reap it” (Job 4:8).
The way we interpret and respond to events in our lives is often Scripture-based and Spirit-led. Though we should readily provide encouragement to those who struggle, we shouldn’t always encourage others toward the same application. Our responses to those in need should be carefully weighed, and they should always guide others to Scripture, the good news, and the work of the Spirit. Ultimately, these are the means through which truth speaks into our experiences. We should never intend for our guidance to be the final authority in others’ lives.
How are you helping others understand their pain and sorrow?
#Devotional
Isaiah 58:1–59:21; Luke 22:24–62; Job 13:1–12
“Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay” (Job 13:12).
There were bits of truth in the words spoken by Jobs’ friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. Between their blundering interpretations were words that expressed God’s majesty, justice, and sovereignty. Unfortunately, they pieced together their bits of truth and applied them incorrectly to Job’s life.
Job quickly saw through their packaged solution. However, not all those struggling with loss can handle an onslaught of helpful Christians with easy answers. When people go through difficult times and ask for advice—or even if they don’t—it’s tempting to deliver our responses based on our own experiences. Eliphaz argued this way: “Just as I have seen, plowers of mischief and sowers of trouble will reap it” (Job 4:8).
The way we interpret and respond to events in our lives is often Scripture-based and Spirit-led. Though we should readily provide encouragement to those who struggle, we shouldn’t always encourage others toward the same application. Our responses to those in need should be carefully weighed, and they should always guide others to Scripture, the good news, and the work of the Spirit. Ultimately, these are the means through which truth speaks into our experiences. We should never intend for our guidance to be the final authority in others’ lives.
How are you helping others understand their pain and sorrow?
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July 28 - True Commitment
#LifeOfChrist
“Another of the disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.’ But Jesus said to him, ‘Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead’” (Matthew 8:21–22).
Like the scribe, this second man disappears from the record after approaching Jesus. Evidently the Lord’s discipleship demands were too strict and the appeal of discipleship vanished (cf. Matt. 19:16–22). Christ’s instruction to follow Him simply means, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me” (Matt. 16:24).
The Lord Jesus always made it clear that commitment must be complete or not at all. Consider this:
I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. (Matt. 10:34–38)
This is not speaking of Christian service but of salvation. God won’t save anyone who comes to him with strings attached.
People have long admired Christ for His authority, moral teaching, ethical standards, love and healing, even His deity. But in spite of all that, they have failed to submit themselves to Him. J. C. Ryle has written, “The saddest road to hell is the one that runs under the pulpit, past the Bible, and through the middle of warnings and invitations.”
Ask Yourself
How have you suffered rejection and disdain for your Christian faith? What would still be lacking in your life if you had the acceptance of others but not the acceptance of Christ?
#LifeOfChrist
“Another of the disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.’ But Jesus said to him, ‘Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead’” (Matthew 8:21–22).
Like the scribe, this second man disappears from the record after approaching Jesus. Evidently the Lord’s discipleship demands were too strict and the appeal of discipleship vanished (cf. Matt. 19:16–22). Christ’s instruction to follow Him simply means, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me” (Matt. 16:24).
The Lord Jesus always made it clear that commitment must be complete or not at all. Consider this:
I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. (Matt. 10:34–38)
This is not speaking of Christian service but of salvation. God won’t save anyone who comes to him with strings attached.
People have long admired Christ for His authority, moral teaching, ethical standards, love and healing, even His deity. But in spite of all that, they have failed to submit themselves to Him. J. C. Ryle has written, “The saddest road to hell is the one that runs under the pulpit, past the Bible, and through the middle of warnings and invitations.”
Ask Yourself
How have you suffered rejection and disdain for your Christian faith? What would still be lacking in your life if you had the acceptance of others but not the acceptance of Christ?
10 questions for your Bible reading:
1. What does this reveal about God?
2. What did this mean to the original audience?
3. What does this teach about human nature?
4. What does this expose in me?
5. Is there a sin to repent of?
6. Is there an example to follow or avoid?
7. Is it only describing an incident, or is God prescribing a command?
8. How does this point to Christ?
9. How does this fit into the larger story of Scripture?
10. How should I obey what I've read today?
Don't just read the Bible. Let the Bible read you.
1. What does this reveal about God?
2. What did this mean to the original audience?
3. What does this teach about human nature?
4. What does this expose in me?
5. Is there a sin to repent of?
6. Is there an example to follow or avoid?
7. Is it only describing an incident, or is God prescribing a command?
8. How does this point to Christ?
9. How does this fit into the larger story of Scripture?
10. How should I obey what I've read today?
Don't just read the Bible. Let the Bible read you.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
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Worldly morals have changed.
Liberal churches have changed.
Societies have changed.
People have changed.
But God's Word remains the same!
Liberal churches have changed.
Societies have changed.
People have changed.
But God's Word remains the same!