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Day 8/14 – Obeying God

August 14, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Invest for the Long Term…Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven – Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV “19 Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break… [More…]

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Day 7/31 – Manipulation — II

July 31, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Develop A World Vision – Acts 1:8 (ESV) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 “You struggle in your faith simply because it is faith. Dying to self is a… [More…]

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Day 7/30 – Manipulation

July 30, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Give Generously – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (ESV)“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 “It’s crazy, if you think about it. The… [More…]

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Day 7/28 – Hiding from God

July 28, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Serve Others – 2 Corinthians 4:5 (ESV) “For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5 “You determine your inheritance in heaven by freely giving of yourself for the welfare of others.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// +++ A history of these Daily Devotions… [More…]

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Day 7/27 – The Quest for Autonomy — II

July 27, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Serve Others – Mark 10:45 (ESV) “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 “I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” Martin Luther — Where’s your priorities? Although it may seem counter-intuitive,… [More…]

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Day 7/26 – The Quest for Autonomy

July 26, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Be Steadfast – Hebrews 12:3 (ESV) “Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” Hebrews 12:3 “According to the eternal economics of Scripture, when you give you gain.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// +++ A history of these Daily Devotions along with other valuable Resources can be… [More…]

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Day 7/19 – The Fruit of Sin

July 19, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Help in Temptation – Psalm 119:9-11 (ESV). “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your Word. With my whole heart I seek You; let me not wander from Your commandments! I have stored up Your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:9-11 “A… [More…]

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Day 5/19 – An Inner Beauty

May 19, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Humility – 1 Peter 5:5-6 (ESV) “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,” 1 Peter… [More…]

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Day 4/24 – Perpetual War

April 24, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Spirit – 1 Corinthians 2:12 (ESV) “Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.” 1 Corinthians 2:12 “If you respect God but do not fear Him, you will consider His commandments negotiable.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// +++… [More…]

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Day 3/16 – A Time of Testing

March 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Trusting God Philippians 4:6 NKJV “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;” Philippians 4:6 “Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover He is the Rock at the bottom.” Tony Evans ——:///// +++ This email contains,… [More…]

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Day 2/17 – The Reward of Faith

February 17, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Put Christ First – Matthew 6:33 (ESV). “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 “We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.” John R W… [More…]

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Day 1/19 – Correction and Punishment

January 19, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Prayer – Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV). “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 “Your reactions reveal more about your holiness than your… [More…]

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Day 1/18 – Justice, Mercy, and Consequences

January 18, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Prayer – John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 “You may feel that because your heart does not condemn you that God is well pleased with your life; your heart may not condemn you, but that does not… [More…]

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Day 1/17 – Justice and Mercy

January 17, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

The Word – Joshua 1:8 (ESV) “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua… [More…]

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Day 1/16 – The Biblical Basis of Significance

January 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

The Word – 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV) “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,” 2 Timothy 3:16 “…what the mind chooses to think about or dwell on is controlled by the will. You can choose to meditate on the goodness of God or on your wounded… [More…]

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