Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Blessed. Yes, Blessed!
Blessed. Did I just hear that right? Yes, blessed. When Jesus spoke these words in the Sermon on the Mount He was speaking to folks just like you and me.
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Wed 06 Nov 2019
There Isn't An App For That ...But There Is A Promise
Have you ever wondered what you might look like in a few decades? There's an app for that. Have you ever wondered what you will look like at Christ's return? There's a promise in God's Word for that.
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Tue 05 Nov 2019
A Child Of God and Royal Heir
Imagine one day that you woke up to discover that you were royalty? Here's the best part – you don't have to imagine. You are a child and heir of God. And the One to assure you is the King Himself.
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Mon 04 Nov 2019
An Historic Treaty Like None Other
Treaties, pacts, covenants, and accords come and go. Here is one, though, that still stands this day and will last forever.
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Sat 02 Nov 2019
You're A Saint!
You're a saint! Does hearing that make you feel bashful? Don't feel shy. It's a gift from God.
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Fri 01 Nov 2019
Theme Thursday: Much Better Than A Bag Of Rocks
It's Theme Thursday but we're going to take time this special opportunity to celebrate Reformation Day, October 31.
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Thu 31 Oct 2019
Crouching Sin, Hidden Lion
In the Scriptures God describes sin, and the work of the devil, using much the same language as the alerts which come with mountain lion activity.
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Wed 30 Oct 2019
How Can I Repay The Lord?
"How can I thank the Lord for all His benefits to me?" The Psalmist's answer may surprise you.
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Tue 29 Oct 2019
Be Still and Know ... Know What?
Sometimes wonderful Bible verses get shortened in order to fit them onto a decorative plaque or pillow. However, sometimes they leave off the best part.
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Mon 28 Oct 2019
Multitudes Who Sleep In The Dust Of The Earth Will Awake
"Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake." No, that's not an advertisement for the latest zombie movie. That's the exiting good news of the resurrection in Daniel.
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Sat 26 Oct 2019
From Infancy
"I'm going to let my child grow up and when they are older they can decide for themselves if they want to be a Christian." On the surface that may sound modern and reasonable. But actually, it's a ve…
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Fri 25 Oct 2019
Theme Thursday: "I Believe ... In The Forgiveness of Sins"
In the Apostles' Creed we confess, "I believe ... in the forgiveness of sins." Even though our God is omniscient He also possesses and amazing ability. He can truly forgive ... and forget!
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Thu 24 Oct 2019
You Want To Fight? I'll Give You A Fight ... And A Blessing!
Have you ever been told, "The only person you can depend on is yourself"? That may not serve us well when it comes to trusting God's promises. And it can rob us of blessings if it contends with our f…
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Wed 23 Oct 2019
Searching In The Wrong Place Guarantees You Won't Find It
Today it's easier than ever to find a place to worship that will say what we our ears want to hear. But if that message leads us away from God's Word it will ultimately lead us away from God. Paul's …
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Tue 22 Oct 2019
Well-Equipped
It's Fall and you can't miss the car and truck commercials telling you about the latest features available on every new vehicle. They are "well-equipped." Now listen to Paul tell you about the nature…
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Mon 21 Oct 2019
The Greatest
It's not surprising that we are impressed by those people who are the greatest - the very best at what they do. But it is surprising to hear Jesus tell us what is necessary to be greatest in the king…
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Sat 19 Oct 2019
If We Are Faithless, He Will Remain Faithful
Being a Christian isn't frightening. However, being persecuted for being a Christian is frightening. As a result, there may have been times when, like Peter, we have been tempted to shrink back, or e…
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Fri 18 Oct 2019
Theme Thursday: "I Believe ... In The Holy Christian Church"
In the Apostles' Creed we confess, "I believe ... in the holy Christian Church." It's become fashionable these days to say, "I love Jesus, but I hate the church." However, in Ephesians, Paul says Chr…
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Thu 17 Oct 2019
You Are Not Insignificant In God's Sight
You are not unimportant. And you are never alone. Ruth, in the Old Testament, had no idea what the future held – but God did.
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Wed 16 Oct 2019
Be Strong ...
"Be strong." Here's a phrase that's popular on coffee mugs and on motivational plaques and posters. But sometimes it's easy to mistake a motivational message with a shortened version of God's Word.
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Tue 15 Oct 2019
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