Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
I'll Take Your Word For It
"I'll take your word for it." Have you ever used that expression? Ten lepers who met Jesus certainly reacted that way when He heard their plea.
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Mon 14 Oct 2019
Timid To Share The Gospel?
In the current climate of barbed and unbridled talk it's tempting to shrink back in timidity from sharing the Gospel. But here's why the wonderful news of the Gospel so needed. And the apostle tells …
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Sat 12 Oct 2019
Before The Beginning Of Time
Would you like to know what took place before the beginning of time? God tells us in His Word. In fact, it's amazing news that will leave you feeling humbled, confident and grateful.
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Fri 11 Oct 2019
Theme Thursday: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"
The work of the Holy Spirit is often confused with feelings. But, in reality, they're not similar at all. A faith based on our feelings would be like riding a roller coaster. The Holy Spirit directs…
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Thu 10 Oct 2019
God, Why Do You Tolerate Wrong?
"Why do You tolerate wrong?" The prophet Habakkuk asked God that important question. You and I may find ourselves asking the same question today. But Habakkuk didn't throw up his hands in despair. H…
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Wed 09 Oct 2019
Do You Trust In Your Faith?
The disciples exclaimed, "Increase our faith!" And that seems like a reasonable request. But Jesus' answer may surprise you.
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Tue 08 Oct 2019
Quid Pro Quo?
It's easier than we think to be tempted into looking at our relationship with God, and our service to him, as a matter of Quid Pro Quo. The apostle Paul reminds us, instead, of what an honor it is t…
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Mon 07 Oct 2019
Two Great Investment Tips For Rich People
God must love rich people. If He didn't, then He never would have passed along the terrific investment advice here in this text from 1 Timothy.
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Sat 05 Oct 2019
"Who Lives In Unapproachable Light"
In 1 Timothy we hear that God "lives in unapproachable light." That's why it's really great news that He has come to us. Having a living Savior, our God in human flesh, changes everything!
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Fri 04 Oct 2019
Theme Thursday: "He Will Come To Judge"
In the Apostles' Creed we confess "He will come to judge." Guess who is looking forward to the day of judgment? (And it may not be for the reason you might suspect.)
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Thu 03 Oct 2019
Some Things Go Together So Well
There are some things in life that just go together so well - like peanut butter and jam. Everyone has their favorites. Paul names two that you may not have thought about and explains why they're so …
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Wed 02 Oct 2019
If I Were A Rich Man
Paul warns about the "love of money." But, it's not just a warning for the rich. It's a real danger whether you are rich or poor. However, there are real treasures that are worth pursing.
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Tue 01 Oct 2019
It's So Simple That It Just Might Work
It's tempting to look for something really big to win people's attention. But when it comes to sharing God's Word the most important part of all is actually ... sharing God's Word.
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Mon 30 Sep 2019
A Growing Appreciation Of God's Wisdom
Some things become more precious to us each day with the passage of time and the experiences of life. Chances are good that the Psalmist, like many of us, grew in his appreciation of God's wisdom – a…
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Sat 28 Sep 2019
A Sufficient Supply For Everyone
Jesus gave His life for everyone. Everyone? Yes, everyone. And God earnestly wants to bring all people to salvation through the Gospel.
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Fri 27 Sep 2019
Theme Thursday: "From Thence He Will Come"
In the Apostles' Creed we confess "From thence He will come." Here's something that should fill us with joyful anticipation. The words "from thence" point to the reason we can look forward to this da…
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Thu 26 Sep 2019
Christ Our Mediator
Paul calls Jesus our Mediator? But what is mediation? And why does the apostle call our Savior a mediator?
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Wed 25 Sep 2019
Put Up Your Dukes?
Put up your dukes? Paul's got a better idea of what we should do with those raised hands.
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Tue 24 Sep 2019
For Kings And All Those In Authority
When was the last time you prayed for your ... president or prime minister? Paul urges us to do it and he gives a compelling reason to do it.
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Mon 23 Sep 2019
Jesus Receives Sinners
"I a poor miserable sinner." Some people don't like to hear that. Who talks that way? The apostle Paul for one. But there's good news. Jesus receives sinners.
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Sat 21 Sep 2019
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