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Weekend Word: Superhuman Power

Read: Colossians 1:24-29 Today’s Scripture: “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me” (Colossians 1:29). One of my favorite superheroes is Captain America. In Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve Rogers wants desperately to fight against the Nazi threat in World War II. He works hard to… Continue reading Weekend Word: Superhuman Power

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Weekend Word: The Fear of Falling Short

[Today’s devotion about running the race is a part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Check back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to have my content sent straight to your inbox.] Read: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Today’s Scripture: “He will also keep you firm to… Continue reading Weekend Word: The Fear of Falling Short

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Weekend Word: “Our God Will Fight For Us”

[Today’s devotion about God fighting our battles is from the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday for fresh insights from God’s Word, or follow my blog via email or WordPress to get my content sent straight to your inbox.] Today’s Scripture: Read Nehemiah 4:7-20. “Our God will fight for us!” (Nehemiah 4:20b, NIV)… Continue reading Weekend Word: “Our God Will Fight For Us”

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Weekend Word: Keeping Sights Set on Eternity When Life Feels Overwhelming

[Today’s devotion about handling discouragement is part of the Weekend Word devotional series. Come back every Saturday to feel refreshed through the reading of God’s Word.] Today’s Scriptures: 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be… Continue reading Weekend Word: Keeping Sights Set on Eternity When Life Feels Overwhelming

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Weekend Word: The Blessing in Perseverance

Scripture Reading: James 5:7-11 “11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” (James 5:11, NIV) Just before 5 a.m. on a Tuesday morning in 2015, the last participant… Continue reading Weekend Word: The Blessing in Perseverance