Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), Acts 4:36 Read the following passages of scripture: Matthew 14:22-27- Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the…
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Fellowship That Is Genuine
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 Read the following passages! 1 John 2:9-11 – Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going because the darkness…
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Our Spritual Friends: Part Two
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17 Yesterday, you made a list of friends compared to Paul’s friends. Did you find any similar friends in your life? Did you take the time to write them an encouraging letter to them? This should have pointed out how grateful you are to have these people in your life, or it should reveal a lack of godly friends and mentors are in your life. Is this the first time ready this passage or have you read it numerous times? This passage here should show you how valuable relationships are in our lives. Are you being intentional in investing in…
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Confidence Through God
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20 How is your confidence? Is it strong or weak? Can I be honest, I don’t think I always have strong confidence. Especially when I am leaning into myself and not God. In fact, recently, I had low confidence in whether or not I was a good parent, all due to I could not afford things for them. Thank goodness the doctor was very understanding and reaffirmed to me that I am still a good parent and not to let this little thing bring me down. Is there…