Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
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- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Rescued From Darkness By The Light Of The World
If you notice, when Jesus healed the blind man he heard our Savior's words. He didn't see Jesus until later. That’s a lot like you and me. You and I haven’t seen Jesus but we have heard His words in …
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Wed 25 Mar 2020
Let Us Go To The House Of The Lord
In Psalm 122, David said, "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'" The truth us, until recently, going to church may have been one of those things that we allowed…
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Tue 24 Mar 2020
"Somebody's Gotta Pay!"
Jesus and the disciples came upon a man who was blind from birth. Like many at that time, the disciples assumed that if something bad like this happened to a person, they must have had it coming. Now…
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Mon 23 Mar 2020
Forgive God?
Does God need to be forgiven? God is often accused of being cold, uncaring – and even cruel. On a larger scale folks often wonder why God would permit so much of the suffering that we see around us. …
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Sat 21 Mar 2020
Redeemed, Restored and Refreshed
On this day in Samaria a lone woman made her way to the well to get water. John tells us that it was the sixth hour, high noon, when the sun would be blazing overhead. Who would come to the well at …
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Fri 20 Mar 2020
Theme Thursday: "When Praises Go Up, Blessings Come Down”?
It’s Theme Thursday! And today we’re looking at “Famous Sayings That Aren’t In The Bible.” Here’s a phrase that may be more popular in some circles than others: “When praises go up, blessings come do…
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Thu 19 Mar 2020
Rejoice In Our Sufferings? Who Does That?
Rejoice in our sufferings? Who does that? Well, the apostle Paul to be specific. In fact, the word which is translated as “rejoice,” Romans 5:2, actually means “boast.” And you don’t boast about som…
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Wed 18 Mar 2020
Better Than The Legend
There’s also a tendency to attach all sorts of legends to saints and Patrick is no exception. Probably the most famous legends that surrounds St. Patrick is the story of how he drove all the snakes o…
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Tue 17 Mar 2020
Truth Or Consequences
"Truth or Consequences." What an unusual name for a desert town in New Mexico! However, this name might have been a good name for the spot in the desert where the Israelites grumbled against God ... …
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Mon 16 Mar 2020
Here's A Gift For Everyone!
“Here’s a present for everyone!” Do you remember those gifts when you were a kid? Let’s be honest, it was tempting to hear that phrase, “Here’s a present for everyone,” and immediately tune out becau…
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Sat 14 Mar 2020
Born Again ... Thankfully, Not A D.I.Y. Project
Nicodemus came to Jesus to learn more about the kingdom of God. Our Savior said, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” In other words, unlike so many acti…
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Fri 13 Mar 2020
Theme Thursday: "When God Closes A Door, He Opens A Window"?
It's Theme Thursday and we're looking at "Famous Sayings That Aren’t In The Bible." One familiar phrase that you may hear occasionally is, "When God Closes A Door, He Opens a Window." The phrase impl…
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Thu 12 Mar 2020
Rescued From Condemnation
In this verse from John’s Gospel, Jesus assures and says, “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world.” Jesus didn't come to slap a condemned sign on us. That sign went up a long ti…
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Wed 11 Mar 2020
For God So Loved The World ... How So?
The familiar words of our Savior in John 3:16 are often understood as meaning, “Wow, God really, really loves the world. He loves it SOOO much.” But this little word, "so," actually connects it to Hi…
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Tue 10 Mar 2020
Snakes On A Plain ... And A Snake On A Pole
Why would they want to look at a snake up on a pole? The rebellious Israelites must have really scratched their heads when Moses told them that this was God’s remedy for their deadly snake bites. No…
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Mon 09 Mar 2020
Snakes And Ladders
One moment you feel like you've made 'progress.' The next day, you feel like you've slid right back to where you started. If you feel like your life is an endless game of "Snakes and Ladders," step b…
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Sat 07 Mar 2020
Can You Spot The Snake?
Our Savior had no problem spotting the serpent at work. The last thing that the devil wanted to see was Jesus accomplish our salvation on Mt. Calvary. See if you can spot how often he tried to entice…
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Fri 06 Mar 2020
Theme Thursday: "The Lion Shall Lay Down With The Lamb"?
It's Theme Thursday and we're looking at "Famous Sayings That Aren’t In The Bible." One familiar phrase that you may hear occasionally is, "The Lion Shall Lay Down With The Lamb." It’s not entirely f…
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Thu 05 Mar 2020
Patient Zero
Patient Zero. There’s a medical term which has become more familiar in recent weeks. It refers to the first person be be infected by a viral or bacterial disease in an outbreak. When it comes to sin …
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Wed 04 Mar 2020
The Tempter's 'Modus Operandi'
In order to crush our enemy, the very first thing that Jesus did after His baptism was to face him head on. This was God’s plan. Matthew tell us, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert t…
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Tue 03 Mar 2020
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