Tag: faith
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Following instructions – 2026.09.08
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to take the godly instruction in this…
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Podcast Episode: The command and its goal
Pip: Mission Communities Network runs devotions the way some people run marathons — with a clear destination, a longer road behind them, and the kind of focus that makes you wonder what you’ve been doing with your mornings. Mara: Today’s episode follows a devotional thread on doctrine, distraction, and the love that’s supposed to be…
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Shipwrecked by a violated consciences – 2026.09.03
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. When someone’s conscience gets violated their faith is in danger of getting shipwrecked and being…
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Keeping Our Conscience Clear – 2026.09.01
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to hold on to and keep our…
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What is repentance really? – 2026.08.28
Acts 17:30 (WEB) The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent, 2 Corinthians 7:10 (WEB) For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Peter 3:9 (WEB) The Lord is not slow concerning his promise,…
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Holding on to our faith – 2026.08.27
1 Timothy 1:19-20 (WEB)19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. Let us be encouraged like Paul encouraged Timothy to: have faith, keep having faith, hold…
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Understanding or lack thereof – 2026.08.21
1 Timothy 1:3-7 (WEB) 3 As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,4 and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—5 but the goal of…
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Enabled By Jesus Christ – 2026.08.14
1 Timothy 1:12 (WEB) I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;It is Jesus Christ who enables us to do whatever He has called us to, when we follow Him. All we need is to be faithful. “Luke 16:10 (WEB) He who is faithful…
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The command and its goal – 2026.08.12
1 Timothy 1:3-7 (WEB)3 As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,4 and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—5 but the goal of this…
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Forgiveness Is a Seed That Must Die – 2026.08.11
Matthew 6:14-15 (WEB)14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.15 But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Here is a contemplation on forgiveness from someone anonymous. Forgiveness rarely begins as a mighty tree. More often, it begins as a mustard…
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Well, let us pray about it – 2026.08.06
Nehemiah 1:4-11 (WEB) 4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept, and mourned several days; and I fasted and prayed before the God of heaven, 5 and said, “I beg you, Yahweh, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with those who love him…
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Grace, Mercy and Peace – 2026.07.30
1 Timothy 1:2 (WEB) to Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Grace, mercy and peace come from GOD the Father and Jesus Christ GOD the Son outworked by the GOD the Holy Spirit in our life. Grace, mercy and peace are part…
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Who Jesus Christ is – 2026.07.23
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1 Timothy 1:1 (KJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; In this single verse we can see that Jesus Christ is: Hope LORD Saviour and GOD the son We could continue with this list from going to many other scriptures…
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Keeping the flavour – 2026.07.15
Mark 9:50 (KJV) Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Let us be encouraged to day to make it our ain to be and remain salty. How do we do this? We do this by walking…
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The Temptation of Jesus PART 4 – 2026.06.25
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV)1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones…
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Show, teach and lead – 2026.06.03
Psalms 25:4-5 (KJV)4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Let us be encouraged to have this attitude described here. David was eager to know GOD’s ways. He…
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Becoming (3) – 2026.05.27
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. In the final greeting of 2 Corinthians there are four things we are asked to do: Be perfect (Become complete in the NKJV) Be…
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By my GOD – 2026.05.20
Psalms 18:29 (KJV) For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. Let us be encourage today and be 100 percent certain that in Jesus Christ we can do anything that the LORD asks us to do and whatever we face. That is why it…
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Consequences of not believing in GOD – 2026.05.12
Psalms 14:1 (KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.This Psalm lists a few consequences of not believing that there is GOD. Just alone the first verse lists four…
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Source and results of safety – 2026.05.08
Psalms 4:8 (KJV) I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. Let us be encouraged today and know that when we are in Jesus Christ we do not be anxious and disturbed by what is happening in the world. He is the one who…
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Hidden – 2026.05.07
2 Kings 4:27 (KJV) And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and…
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Trust in the LORD – 2026.04.22
Proverbs 30:5 (KJV) Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Let us be encouraged to always trust in the LORD. He is trustworthy. When we trust in Him, He will shields us – protects us. GOD’s word is pure and we can trust in…
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Ask with no doubting – 2026.04.10
Matthew 21:22 (KJV) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation. This is how we start off with when we come to Jesus Christ and this is how we continue. “Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for…
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Strong tower – 2026.04.08
Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Have a listen to this song: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ptX7N59xAhOJSexcJQDo4?si=AsM0oe19TpupfwkYWOg6Yw There is no one else but the LORD GOD Almighty who is able to save and protect. He is the only one who can provide a refuge that…
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A good question – 2026.04.03
Proverbs 20:9 (KJV) Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? This is a good question as we celebrate Easter. The simple answer is NO ONE only GOD can do this for anyone. The religious leaders had it right this time “Mark 2:7 (KJV) Why doth this man…
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Being child like – 2026.03.02
Matthew 18:3 (KJV) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. As adults we try to reason and understand things completely before we actually believe. Science looks at what we can observe and measure using our five senses.Children…
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Statements of faith – 2026.03.24
Matthew 9:18 (KJV) While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. Matthew 9:21 (KJV) For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall…
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The way to eternal death – 2026.03.11
Proverbs 14:12 (KJV) There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. When we follow what seem right to us and or society (this includes the religion we chose) the chances are they they are counter to what what is right to GOD. “John 14:6…
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Refuge in death – 2026.03.10
Proverbs 14:32 (KJV) The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. There is a difference between people who are in Christ and who are not. Jesus Christ has redeemed His people because He paid the price for their sin and in turn they turn away form their…
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How to give – 2026.03.05
Matthew 6:1-4 (KJV)1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that…