Because of Him

A day by day devotional.

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One Step at a Time

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.     1 John 1:7     English Standard Version A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. John C. Maxwell The fellowship I have enjoyed in this last month has been varied and surprising. The folks who have offered their help,…

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The Parable of the Sower

 Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before this Jesus Christ, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all, to the glorious honor of God the Father.​     Philippians 2:9-11​     The MessageLaughter is the sun that drives…

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In a tought spot?

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Behold!

2 I saw Holy Jerusalem, new-created, descending resplendent out of Heaven, as ready for God as a bride for her husband. 3-5 I heard a voice thunder from the Throne: “Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women! They’re his people, he’s their God. He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first…

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Praise Him Anyway

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on. ~ Robert Frost I’m sure that won’t happen to you, friends. I have better things in mind for you—salvation things! God doesn’t miss anything. He knows perfectly well all the love you’ve shown him by helping needy Christians, and that you keep at it. And now I want each of you to extend that same intensity toward a…

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Let Go of the Banana

14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. ​2 Chronicles 7:14 English Standard Version ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ehnZ_GnEY&list=RDa4ehnZ_GnEY&start_radio=1 This scripture has shown up everywhere of late.  In church, in the White…

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I Must Tell Jesus

​ Jesus said, “Today is salvation day in this home! Here he is: Zacchaeus, son of Abraham! For the Son of Man came to find and restore the lost.”       Luke 19:​ 9-10​    ~The MessagePut your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.   ​~ Swami SivanandaI​’ve always liked Zacchaeus.  He was short.  I am short.  He climbed a tree to see Jesus.  I used to…

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The Tracks

23 since all have sinned and come short of earning God’s praise. 24 By God’s grace, without earning it, all are granted the status of being considered righteous before him, through the act redeeming us from our enslavement to sin that was accomplished by the Messiah Yeshua.     ~Romans 3:23-24        Complete Jewish Bible A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful…

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Pressed Into Service

16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. ~1 John 3:16   English Standard Version Love is when he gives you a piece of your soul, that you never knew was missing. Torquato Tasso Easter Sunday, Resurrection Sunday –Life changing this year.  The Lord invited me to be a part of many aspects that led to our church’s Easter…

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There is power in the blood!

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Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord

10 But he knows the way that I take;    when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.11 My foot has held fast to his steps;    I have kept his way and have not turned aside.     ~Job 23:10-11        English Standard Version A person’s a person, no matter how small.      ~ Dr. Seuss The first thing I noticed was that this daily scripture came from the book of Job.  You know, that guy who…

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Where You Lead

11 For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.     ~ 1 John 3:11 It’s always too early to quit.      ~ Norman Vincent Peale We are in a new (to us) church.  Where we came from, the relationships were old and established.  Folks moved, folks passed, folks left. There were relationships left behind, the lockdown enabled the further breakdown…

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3-4 You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks. We’re so proud of you; you’re so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have broadsided you. We tell everyone we…

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Let There Be Peace on Earth

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.​Matthew 7:12English Standard Version ​This print of Norman Rockwell’s painting Do Unto Others was in the hallway of every elementary school in our local school district.  It was there for a long time.  And all of a sudden, it was gone. Not only gone, but not able to be found in any basement…

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The Family of God

26 for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave[a] nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ​     ~ Galatians 3:26-28​         English Standard Version​How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,…

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Into Your Hands I Place This Year

  ~ Isaiah 1:16-17​         English Standard Version16 Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;    remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes;cease to do evil,17     learn to do good;seek justice,    correct oppression;bring justice to the fatherless,    plead the widow’s cause.Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.​      ~Anthony J. D’Angelo A​ dear…

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Holiday Book Giveaway Extravaganza: LAILA TOV, GROVER! by Joni Sussman

Joni Sussman has a new board book, LAILA TOV, GROVER!, illustrated by Tom Leigh and published by Kar-Ben Publishing on‎ August 5, 2025. They have agreed to share a copy with one lucky winner living…

Such a book!  You will want more than one!