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Day 8/21 – Unity and Union

August 21, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Who are you? …really? – Proverbs 23:7 NKJV “For as he thinks in his heart, so ishe…” Proverbs 23:7 “You can no longer view people “after the flesh.” All are of equal worth and significance in the economy of God, and you must view them through that lens. This does not come naturally. You must discipline yourself to treat people with… [More…]

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Day 8/20 – The Uniqueness of Grace

August 20, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Die to self – John‬ ‭12:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” John‬ ‭12:24‬ ‭‬‬ “Like many of you, the universe continues to overwhelm me”. If you look for our nearest neighboring galaxy, its Andromeda. “The… [More…]

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Day 8/19 – An Illustration of Grace

August 19, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Light in you – Mathew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Mathew 5:16 “You will carry into eternity the product of your investment in this life. Life is too short and the stakes too high to live mediocre lives.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”… [More…]

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Day 8/17 – An Ill-defined Bible

August 17, 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 “God rewards on the basis of faithfulness to opportunity; labor, not results.” Walt Heinrich ——:///// +++ A history of these Daily Devotions along with other valuable Resources can be found… [More…]

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Day 7/25 – Defining Sin

July 25, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Be Steadfast – 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV) “Therefore, my beloved Brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 “How can you know when you are trusting in man rather than in God? If you fall apart when someone else lets… [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 6/16 – Perform for the Correct Audience

June 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Obedience to Christ – Romans 12:1 (ESV) “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 “The Christian life requires hard work. Our sanctification is a process wherein we are coworkers with God. We have the… [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 5/8 – Contributing To The Work of God

May 8, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Be Steadfast – 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV) “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 “There are at least two ways to judge if a church is apostate: 1) Is what it teaches biblically true? and 2)… [More…]

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Day 2/2 – One in the Task, Individual in the Reward

February 2, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Must Receive Christ – Revelation 3:20 (ESV) “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 “Repentance is not just for conversion; all that sin need to repent. It doesn’t matter where you are in… [More…]

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