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Day 9/16 – The Weaker Brother

September 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Fellowship – Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 “You will never exaggerate when you speak good things of… [More…]

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Day 8/10 – The Discipline of the Father

August 10, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Faith – Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 “When you make Jesus the standard, the more you grow in Christ the more aware you are of your depravity.” Walter A.… [More…]

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Day 8/6/2019 – God’s Mystery

August 6, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Purity – Ephesians 5:3 (ESV) “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.” Ephesians 5:3 “When God calls you to something, He is not always calling you to succeed, He’s calling you to obey! The success of the calling is up to Him; the obedience is up… [More…]

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Day 8/1 – Accountability

August 1, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Develop A World Vision – Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20… [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 7/18 – Holiness

July 17, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Help in Temptation – Hebrews 2:18 (ESV) “For because He Himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 “Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don’t be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ… [More…]

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Day 7/11 – Pollution

July 11, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Strength – Philippians 4:13 (ESV) “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 “Lukewarm people give money to charity and to the church…so long as it doesn’t impinge on their standard of living. Lukewarm people tend to choose what is popular over what is right. Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved… [More…]

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Day 6/29 – Who is Meeting Your Needs?

June 29, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Sin’s Penalty – Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,” Hebrews 9:27 “…it’s easier to make an informed decision about our next smart phones than to examine the darkness of our souls and expose them to the Light that has come into the world. It’s easier… [More…]

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Day 6/23 – Tired of the Battle

June 23, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Fellowship – Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 “I want the joy of knowing that I am doing… [More…]

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Day 6/9 – A Season of Miracles

June 9, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

God’s Word is the Light in the world – Psalms‬ ‭119:105‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Your Word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalms‬ ‭119:105 “If God is able to make everything that happens to us work together for our good, then ultimately everything that happens to us is good. We must be careful… [More…]

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Day 5/29 – God’s Memory

May 29, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Do You Really Believe? – Revelation‬ ‭3:14-16‬ ‭NKJV ““… These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I… [More…]

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Day 5/24 – Who is Watching?

May 24, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Faith – Hebrews 11:6 (ESV) “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 “Your mind controls your emotion and your will determines what you think, i.e., what the mind chooses to think about or dwell… [More…]

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Day 5/9 – Creating The Work Of God

May 9, 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 “Every sin is an act of cosmic treason, a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority.” R C Sproul ——:///// +++ A history of these Daily Devotions can be… [More…]

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Day 5/2 – Mundane Life

May 2, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Help in Temptation – Hebrews 2:18 (ESV) “For because He Himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 “The Word of God can be in the mind without being in the heart; but it cannot be in the heart without first being in the mind.” R C Sproul ——://///… [More…]

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Day 4/28 – Excuses

April 28, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Peace – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 “You must be diligent to carefully steward the precious time God gives you. Like any other resource, if you do not plan your time it will evaporate without your being able to account… [More…]

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