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Day 8/24 – Law and Self-denial

August 24, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Only God in you can control your tongue – James‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James‬ ‭3:8 “How often you would like to reach inside another and alter their perception of reality. You say to yourself, ‘Why can they not understand this simple message of redemption?”… [More…]

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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 8/18 – The Foundation of Grace

August 18, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Purity – Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 “And some believed the things which were spoken, and… [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 8/16 – An Inconsistent Bible

August 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Trials & Testing – James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James‬ ‭1:2-4 “I don’t want my life to be explainable without the Holy Spirit.… [More…]

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Day 8/8 – Parable of the Vineyard

August 8, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Honesty – Leviticus 19:11 (ESV) “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another.” Leviticus 19:11 “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 “God calls you to invest in the lives of others. If you are a follower of Christ… [More…]

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Day 7/20 – A Time of Testing

July 20, 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 “Whenever… [More…]

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Day 6/21 – Testing One Another

June 21, 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 Godly shame: …”we have lost our capacity for shame,… [More…]

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Day 5/31 – Awakening Appetites

May 31, 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 “Lukewarm deeds result from attempting to harmonize the wisdom and morality of the world (cold) with the wisdom and morality of God (hot).” from “The Discipline of Delusion: How… [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 2/11 – The Sacrifice of Praise

February 11, 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 “Your eternal gain will be proportional to your temporal commitment.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// +++ This email contains, sequentially: Memory Verse (above), Daily Devotion from “Thoughts From The Diary of A Desperate… [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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