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Faith Filled Friday – When Our Faith Influences No One!
“Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone you have in the city, bring them out of the place. For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – God Requires a Reckoning!
“And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by … Continue reading
Posted in 2 - Turn-Around Tuesdays (trials and troubles), Suffering
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Holding the Line Through Intimacy With God!
“When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves. And the Lord said, … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Marriage Suffers Under Parental Neglect!
“In the course of time Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Growing Closer and Enjoying His Favor!
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. “He will be great … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Growing Into All God Intends You To Become!
“The man was intimate with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. She said, “I have had a male child with the Lord’s help.” She also gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel became … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Denial Leads to Our Destruction!
“Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Who’s Most Important?
“John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’ ”” (John 1:15, NASB95) He … has a … Continue reading
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Willing Worker Wednesday – Who Does God Use?
“In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Don’t Be Afraid, Only Believe!
I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Todayto encourage you to choose faith not fear, no matter what your situation looks like! Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles … Continue reading
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