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Fullness of Time

Led to Shine at the Fullness of Time

Led to Shine Read Romans 8: 14-16 Nothing happens by accident. Galatians 4:4 uses the phrase “fullness of time.” Time exists for the benefit of fallen humanity. But, what does the “fullness of time” mean? We can look to history to see what God means by this. Alexander the Great made the Greek language the…

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Loving to Shine

Loving to Shine

Loving to Shine Read: 1 John 3:1-3 Over 3000 years ago, David asked, “What is man that God is mindful of him, and the son of man that you visit him?” So, what is it that motivates God to bless, provide and protect us? The answer is His incredible, awesome love. The scripture doesn’t say…

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Living to Shine

Living to Shine

Living to Shine Read John 10:10 In our reading, Jesus says that Satan’s only purpose is this: to kill you, steal from you and destroy you. But Jesus also says that He came to give you life, and more abundantly! That should be enough to make you want to shout! Jesus wants to give us…

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The Name Jesus

Something About the Name Jesus

Something About the Name Jesus Read Acts 4:13-18 Jesus came to this world for a purpose; to take the sins of the world and nail them to the cross. At that moment, He became a substitute offering, giving us access to God. After His crucifixion, they laid His body in a borrowed tomb. But, three…

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Opened Their Treasures

They Opened Their Treasures

They Opened Their Treasures Read Matthew 2: 10-12 While we don’t know the exact day Jesus was born, we take this time to celebrate His birth. Born in the place where the animals stayed, God revealed His Son to humanity that night. Hallelujah! The three Kings of Orient are often imagined as showing up the…

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He Shall Save

He Shall Save

He Shall Save Matthew 1: 18-25 The term saved, when speaking of  one giving their life to Jesus, is not merely church talk. The Bible makes it clear that what Jesus did for us, and our acknowledgement of it, saves us. God sent His son to save us! Acts 2:21, 4:12, 15:11, 16:30, Romans 10:9,…

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Never Seen

Never Seen Anything Like This

Never Seen Anything Like This Read Mark 2:6-12 God’s people know that Jesus is Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. We know of God’s greatness. We know salvation, healing, and miracles happen in the House of God! But, in order for others to realize this greatness, they have to hear of all the…

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Who Am I

Who Am I?

Who Am I? Read 2 Samuel 9: 9-10 When God gets ready to pour out His Spirit, He begins looking across the globe for someone to bless. He is looking for someone who is after His own heart. Many times, our weaknesses can leave us asking, “Lord, who am I that you would want me?”…

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Somebody Touched Jesus

Somebody Touched Jesus

Somebody Touched Jesus Read Luke 8:43-48 This testimony is a challenge to every one of us. So many times we wait for God to come by and touch us. But there are times we get in such desperate situations that we have to say, “I need Jesus and I’m going to do everything I can…

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By His Spirit

Not by Might, nor by Power, but by His Spirit

Not By Might, nor By Power, but By His Spirit Read Zechariah 4:6 The church has reached a time like never before. Darkness has multiplied on the earth. It can’t get any darker! Politics, the church, education, every area of the world is in a dark place and they need the light of Jesus Christ…

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World to See

Shining for the World to See

Shining for the World to See The image of being a bright city on a hill for the world to see is more than a metaphor. As each new tragedy comes to pass, the world is watching to see what the church will do, and how we’ll react. There are those who want to see…

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Battling the Storm

Battling the Storm

Battling the Storm Read Luke 8:22-25 We all face storms in life. Sometimes it seems like a new storm every day. Job 14:1 says man’s life is short and full of trouble. There three types of storms wean encounter: self-inflicted, satanic opposition, and storms that come to increase our faith. Self-Inflicted God called Jonah to…

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The Open Door

The Open Door

The Open Door! Read Revelation 3:7-8 The Bible plainly says Jesus is coming back and will be reuniting with His church. As this time quickly approaches, God is pouring out His Spirit! We must open the door to the Holy Spirit to bring the church into revival, and bring souls to the Lord in these…

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Our Turn to Shine

Our Turn to Shine

Our Turn to Shine Read Hebrews 12:1-2 God has called us to be the light in a world full of darkness. There’s a revival coming. He is awakening our spirit because the time is near. It’s our turn to take hold of this calling! Our country has a rich history of powerful movements of the…

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Fueled to Shine

Fueled to Shine

Fueled to Shine Read Romans 8: 11 Since, God has called us to shine like a city on a hill, that means He gives us all we need to be that light. When we’re fueled by the Holy Spirit, therefore we bring hope to the hopeless and life to the dying. In the Old Testament,…

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Committed to Shine

Committed to Shine

Committed to Shine Read Numbers 6:22-27 God’s grace has always been with us, since the creation of Adam. Before Jesus went to Calvary for our sins, grace was already here. We see in this Scripture that He has committed His grace to shine upon us. Because of this gift, we must also commit to shine…

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Commanded to Shine

Commanded to Shine

Commanded to Shine Read 2 Corinthians 4:6 God is the One who has initiated every instance of salvation, commanding our hearts to Him. And, just as He commanded our hearts to him, He also commands the light within us to shine out into darkness of the world. The Accuser brings the opposition you hear, the…

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Anointed to Shine

Anointed to Shine!

Anointed to Shine Read 2 Corinthians 3:17 In the Old Testament, there are many powerful examples of the Holy Spirit working through people to show His might. For example, the Holy Spirit walked in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, protecting every hair on their heads as their lives were threatened. Another example is…

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Shall Not Perish

Shall Not Perish!

Shall Not Perish Read John 3: 16-17 The most well known Bible verse is John 3:16. It communicates God’s love to unbelievers, but it’s so much deeper than we tend to see. It certainly conveys His love, but it also wraps up the gift of salvation and eternal life in the word perish. When we…

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Keep On Sowing

Keep On Sowing!

Keep On Sowing Read Luke 8: 4-8 Sometimes we grow so weary. Weary of this life, with the pain and trials that seem to be nonstop at times. It becomes hard to sow the seeds of grace and love. But one thing will transform your walk with the Lord, even in the most difficult of…

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The Old Path

The Old Path

The Old Path Read Jeremiah 6:16 Our culture may be dependent on GPS, but someone who is serious about traveling knows you can’t rely on that. When you’re traveling somewhere for the first time, you want to know the path to get there. You’re not going to ask someone who can’t get to their nearest…

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Forgiven

Caught, Condemned and Forgiven

Caught, Condemned and Forgiven Read John 8: 10-11 It’s no secret that I have a lead-foot. I admit, it’s an area the Lord has been patient with. Although, He hasn’t let me get away with it, either. You may know the feeling when the police car comes speeding up to your bumper to pull you…

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Praising Through the Struggle

The Valley of Baca: Praising Through the Struggle

The Valley of Baca: Praising Through the Struggle Read Psalm 84: 1-6 The Hebrew word baca translates to weeping. The Valley of Weeping does not sound like a pleasant place. But, it is where life can take us. No one is exempt from struggles. As a matter of fact, Jesus tells us we will have…

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Love the Lord

I Love the Lord!

I Love the Lord! Psalm 91:14-16 The word love stirs up a lot of different emotions, ideas, opinions, and definitions. It seems like the whole world is either searching for it or sick of it. Christians are the only group of people with a solid definition of what it actually is. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8…

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Troubled Soul

Good News for the Troubled Soul

Good News for the Troubled Soul Read Psalm 34 This psalm is a call to anyone who has struggled in life. It’s a call to anyone who is currently struggling. This life will trouble our souls, sometimes on a daily basis. David is always a clear example of this. But there is good news! He…

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Anointing of Elijah

The Anointing of Elijah: Get Up!

The Anointing of Elijah Read 1 Kings 19: 13-18 We are living in a time when every day brings something that lines up with the prophecies of the last days. But there’s an opposition that’s trying to tear down the altar of God. including in the hearts of believers. Just like what Elijah faced in…

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Your Praise

The Victory is in Your Praise

The Victory is in Your Praise Read Psalm 42:11 There are hundreds of declarations of praise in the Scriptures. Often, praise is sacrificial. When the heart is heavy and the soul is weak, or when we’re angry and prideful, our natural reaction is to withhold praise from the only One who is worthy. But, like…

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Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy

Leaving a Legacy Read 1 John 3: 14-18 Death stares us in the face every day we wake up. Most of us will not give this reality a single thought as we go about our day, often focusing on mundane tasks and immediate circumstances. It’s good we don’t focus on it, because it could become…

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My Sheep Know My Voice

My Sheep Know My Voice

My Sheep Know My Voice Read John 10: 1-5 There are many voices we all know the second we hear them. When you answer the phone and hear your mother on the other end, you don’t have to ask who is calling. If you’re in another room and the president comes on TV, you don’t…

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Brokenhearted

Ascension: The Brokenhearted

The Brokenhearted Read Luke 4: 16-18 Think of the most rundown area close to where you live. The area where your mom taught you to lock the doors as you drove through. The place you avoid at night by yourself. When you drive through, you notice no one looks up and no one smiles because…

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Living in the Light

Ascension: Living in the Light

Living in the Light Read John 1: 1-4 I had a house once and, for some unknown reason, none of the closets had lights. Talk about frustrating! Tara’s growing collection of beautiful dresses pushed my clothes further and further back on the rod, till I could barely reach in and get them. I had to…

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The Raven and the Dove

Ascension: The Raven and the Dove

The Raven and the Dove Read Genesis 8:6-12 This text contains so much rich, and often overlooked detail. First, understand that the ark was a symbol of salvation. After the fall and before the flood, people were so wickedly sinful, believing they did not have to answer to God, much like society now. The world…

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Meeting in the Cave

Ascension: The Meeting in the Cave

The Meeting in the Cave Read 1 Samuel 22: 1-5 People tend forget where God has taken them. From the deepest pit to the highest mountain; ascension is the only direction with Him. But there will always be opposition or sorrow. Where we put our faith will determine escape from these dark places. King David’s…

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When You're Going Nowhere

Raised to Life: When You’re Going Nowhere

When You’re Going Nowhere Read Ezra 4:24 and 5:1 The word and above holds a lot of weight in this story. From the last verse in chapter four of Ezra, to the first verse in chapter five, fifteen years of time has passed. Chapter four tells us of great revival and restoration in Israel. Not…

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The Living Bread

Raised to Life: The Living Bread

The Living Bread Read John 6: 31-35 I’ve noticed that when the grass is becoming green again and the flowers are beginning to bloom, I have a lift in spirit. I love spring and all its reminders of life. Perhaps you experience this, too. Or maybe you experience it when you pull into the driveway…

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Nailed to the Cross

Raised to Life: Nailed to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Read Colossians 2: 9-15 God doesn’t do good things, He is the very essence of good. Good things come straight from Him. Although Easter has passed, keep in mind His goodness in sending Jesus to die on the cross for you. This is so important to  remember as you go through…

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