“An atheist is someone who is certain that God does not exist, someone who has compelling evidence against the existence of God. I know of no such compelling evidence.”—Carl Sagan
There are over 8 billion people in the world right now, and every single person has one great need...
JESUS.
JESUS.
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September 24 (Thursday)
Dear Daughter,
Wheat is separated from chaff not to punish the chaff, but to purify the wheat for bread.
Let this season separate what's substantial in your marriage from what was only noise — social comparison, old offenses, borrowed anxieties.
Bread comes only after the winnowing.
'He will clear his threshing floor' (Matt 3:12).
What chaff is your marriage ready to let the wind carry away?
#DearDaughter #WinnowedForBread #StrongMarriage
Dear Daughter,
Wheat is separated from chaff not to punish the chaff, but to purify the wheat for bread.
Let this season separate what's substantial in your marriage from what was only noise — social comparison, old offenses, borrowed anxieties.
Bread comes only after the winnowing.
'He will clear his threshing floor' (Matt 3:12).
What chaff is your marriage ready to let the wind carry away?
#DearDaughter #WinnowedForBread #StrongMarriage
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Sep 24 (Thu)
Humility keeps a home peaceful! 🙇❤️ Value your spouse above yourself today! Phil 2:3 💪
Where can you yield today? #StrongMarriage #September
Humility keeps a home peaceful! 🙇❤️ Value your spouse above yourself today! Phil 2:3 💪
Where can you yield today? #StrongMarriage #September
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The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace.
Charles H. Spurgeon
Charles H. Spurgeon
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Believers, guard your hearts against the love of money. Earthly treasures will perish when this life ends. Set your eyes on the eternal inheritance waiting for you in Heaven.
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Jesus didn't hangout with sinners because He wanted to appear inclusive, tolerant, and accepting.
He spent time with them to show them who He was, and how to live differently.
His goal is to transform lives, not affirm sin.
He spent time with them to show them who He was, and how to live differently.
His goal is to transform lives, not affirm sin.
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If we have time to read social media, we have time to read the Bible.
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“We play the fool when we put atheism in the category of intellectualism.” —Ray Comfort
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False views of salvation that lead straight to Hell:
• Relying on baptism to save you
• Believing your good deeds outweigh bad deeds
• Hoping God will simply forgive you because he's loving
Only repenting and trusting in Jesus saves.
• Relying on baptism to save you
• Believing your good deeds outweigh bad deeds
• Hoping God will simply forgive you because he's loving
Only repenting and trusting in Jesus saves.
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September 25: Visions, Revelations, and Questions
#Devotional
Zechariah 6:1–7:14; Acts 22:22–23:22; Job 29:13–25
The prophets of old had visions and dreamed dreams. They experienced apocalyptic nightmares and witnessed breathtaking scenes of beauty. Perhaps most fascinating, though, is how they reacted. Zechariah provides us with an example of both the revelation and the proper response.
“I looked up again, and I saw, and look!—four chariots coming out from between two mountains, and the mountains were mountains of bronze.… And I answered and said to the angel that was talking to me, ‘What are these, my lord?’ And the angel answered and said to me, ‘These are the four winds of the heavens going out after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth’ ” (Zech 6:1–5).
Zechariah could not have understood what he was seeing, but he paid attention, and he asked questions. Although we may not experience visions as confounding as Zechariah’s, we certainly have the opportunity to be perplexed by God. Our response should be modeled after Zechariah’s: Ask questions and then act. Zechariah’s life was marked by asking and responding, and it made a difference for his generation. People came to God because Zechariah was willing to be God’s instrument.
How many people experience incredible revelations from God and then fail to respond? How many people come near enough to glimpse God’s plan but never pay close enough attention to receive it from Him? How much are we losing as individuals, and as people, because we don’t care enough to ask God for the answers?
What confusion or uncertainty can you overcome by asking questions?
#Devotional
Zechariah 6:1–7:14; Acts 22:22–23:22; Job 29:13–25
The prophets of old had visions and dreamed dreams. They experienced apocalyptic nightmares and witnessed breathtaking scenes of beauty. Perhaps most fascinating, though, is how they reacted. Zechariah provides us with an example of both the revelation and the proper response.
“I looked up again, and I saw, and look!—four chariots coming out from between two mountains, and the mountains were mountains of bronze.… And I answered and said to the angel that was talking to me, ‘What are these, my lord?’ And the angel answered and said to me, ‘These are the four winds of the heavens going out after presenting themselves before the Lord of all the earth’ ” (Zech 6:1–5).
Zechariah could not have understood what he was seeing, but he paid attention, and he asked questions. Although we may not experience visions as confounding as Zechariah’s, we certainly have the opportunity to be perplexed by God. Our response should be modeled after Zechariah’s: Ask questions and then act. Zechariah’s life was marked by asking and responding, and it made a difference for his generation. People came to God because Zechariah was willing to be God’s instrument.
How many people experience incredible revelations from God and then fail to respond? How many people come near enough to glimpse God’s plan but never pay close enough attention to receive it from Him? How much are we losing as individuals, and as people, because we don’t care enough to ask God for the answers?
What confusion or uncertainty can you overcome by asking questions?
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September 25 - Nicodemus’ Doubt
#LifeOfChrist
“Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can these things be?’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?’” (John 3:9–10).
Although he was a renowned, recognized, and established teacher in Israel, Nicodemus was a poor learner. His question “How can these things be?” indicates he had made little progress. Despite Jesus’ further clarification, Nicodemus still could not accept what he was hearing. He could not let go of his legalistic religious system and realize that salvation was a sovereign, gracious work of God’s Spirit.
Because of his position as the teacher of Israel, Nicodemus could have been expected to understand the things Jesus had said. In fact, his lack of understanding was inexcusable considering his exposure to the Old Testament. Jesus found it indefensible that this prominent scholar was not familiar with the foundational new covenant teaching, housed in the Old Testament, regarding the only way of salvation (cf. 2 Tim. 3:15). Sadly, Nicodemus serves as a clear example of the numbing effect that external, legalistic religion has on a person’s spiritual perception—even to the point of obscuring the revelation of God.
Although nothing in this passage suggests Nicodemus was converted that evening (and verse 11 strongly implies that he was not), he never forgot his discussion with Jesus. Later, he boldly defended Him before the Sanhedrin (7:50–51), and helped Joseph of Arimathea prepare His body for burial (19:38–39)—actions that indicate the presence of genuine faith in his life. Somewhere after that memorable evening he spent with Jesus but before the crucifixion, Nicodemus came to understand sovereign grace and experience the reality of the new birth.
Ask Yourself
Perhaps there’s someone (or several people) you’ve been talking to and praying for, deeply concerned about their spiritual condition, perhaps even a little perturbed at their stubborn resistance to the gospel. Don’t give up. Don’t quit asking. There is more than one Nicodemus who said no, no, no, before finally succumbing to grace.
#LifeOfChrist
“Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can these things be?’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?’” (John 3:9–10).
Although he was a renowned, recognized, and established teacher in Israel, Nicodemus was a poor learner. His question “How can these things be?” indicates he had made little progress. Despite Jesus’ further clarification, Nicodemus still could not accept what he was hearing. He could not let go of his legalistic religious system and realize that salvation was a sovereign, gracious work of God’s Spirit.
Because of his position as the teacher of Israel, Nicodemus could have been expected to understand the things Jesus had said. In fact, his lack of understanding was inexcusable considering his exposure to the Old Testament. Jesus found it indefensible that this prominent scholar was not familiar with the foundational new covenant teaching, housed in the Old Testament, regarding the only way of salvation (cf. 2 Tim. 3:15). Sadly, Nicodemus serves as a clear example of the numbing effect that external, legalistic religion has on a person’s spiritual perception—even to the point of obscuring the revelation of God.
Although nothing in this passage suggests Nicodemus was converted that evening (and verse 11 strongly implies that he was not), he never forgot his discussion with Jesus. Later, he boldly defended Him before the Sanhedrin (7:50–51), and helped Joseph of Arimathea prepare His body for burial (19:38–39)—actions that indicate the presence of genuine faith in his life. Somewhere after that memorable evening he spent with Jesus but before the crucifixion, Nicodemus came to understand sovereign grace and experience the reality of the new birth.
Ask Yourself
Perhaps there’s someone (or several people) you’ve been talking to and praying for, deeply concerned about their spiritual condition, perhaps even a little perturbed at their stubborn resistance to the gospel. Don’t give up. Don’t quit asking. There is more than one Nicodemus who said no, no, no, before finally succumbing to grace.
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Fear doesn't stand a chance when I stand in Your love! 🙌
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Speak life. Speak hope. Speak God’s Word over your circumstances. 🤍
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“You can kill us, but you cannot do us any real harm.”—Justin Martyr (martyred A.D. 165)
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“Jesus defeated death so you can live.” - Charlie Kirk
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September 25 (Friday)
Dear Daughter,
Friday riddle: what does the full granary know that the empty one forgets? That every kernel was once a risk someone took in spring.
Tonight, thank your husband for a risk he took on your marriage that has since paid off. Say it out loud.
Gratitude spoken is a harvest doubled.
'Give her the reward she has earned' (Prov 31:31).
What risk did your husband take on this marriage that deserves an out-loud thank-you tonight?
#DearDaughter #FridayGratitude #StrongMarriage
Dear Daughter,
Friday riddle: what does the full granary know that the empty one forgets? That every kernel was once a risk someone took in spring.
Tonight, thank your husband for a risk he took on your marriage that has since paid off. Say it out loud.
Gratitude spoken is a harvest doubled.
'Give her the reward she has earned' (Prov 31:31).
What risk did your husband take on this marriage that deserves an out-loud thank-you tonight?
#DearDaughter #FridayGratitude #StrongMarriage
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