#storychanging
Monday— Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 A reward, you say? We can forget that they’re rewards after a sleepless night with a baby or a defiant teenager. But God wants us to value our children the way He does. Valuing our kids does not mean spoiling…
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Monday— Tamar… Genesis 38 Tamar wondered what was wrong with her husband-selecting skills. Husband #1 was wicked, so God killed him. She married his brother, but he was a jerk and God killed him too. Her bio clock was ticking loudly when Tamar and her father-in-law Judah turned eyes on the youngest brother. Since he…
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Monday— Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. Hebrews 13:4 “It’s just a piece of paper.” “We’re married in God’s eyes.” “We live together, but we’re not ready for marriage yet.” “Marriage is an out-of-date concept.” God commands us to honor…
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Monday— Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 “My wife’s supposed to submit to me! I’m the man!” crowed Charlie. He waved a shiny King James in front of his pastor. “Tell her she’s got to submit.” Pastor Ray nodded thoughtfully and motioned for the new believer to have a seat.…
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Monday—He was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 1:4 “I love Jesus!” exclaimed Marni. “He was all about social justice. He and Gandhi are my favorite historical gurus.” Dax nodded. “Yeah, He probably existed, but I think it’s more…
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Monday— “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 “Come, follow me!” That call had a purpose behind it. Jesus did NOT say, “Come follow me and I will give you everything you want…disappear your bills…let you speak things into existence…make you a god like me.” He called…
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Monday— But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. 1 Corinthians 12:18 “Welcome to Church Shopping 101,” said the smiling face on the video screen. “In this class you will learn how to find the best church for you and your needs. You should try out…
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Monday— “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 The talk show audience was becoming heated as guests discussed how much parental control is healthy for children. The views were radically different. “So Shane and Donna, how are you handling the subject of religion?” asked the hostess. Shane smiled…
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Monday— My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? Psalm 42:2 Ms. Pruneface glared over the top of her reading glasses as she surveyed the class. “Did everyone copy down the list of spiritual disciplines?” she squawked. She tapped the marker board with her pointer, naming…
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Monday— And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 Mindi and Hank settled on the sofa next to Jesus. He…
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