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Category Archives: Devotionals
I Can See Clearly Then
And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for … Continue reading
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Tagged hope, perservance, redemption, adoption, groan, Romans 8:23-25, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Romans 7:14, Glorified
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Call the Exterminator
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:1-2 Being no longer … Continue reading
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Tagged free, groan, hope, life and peace, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:1-25, sin, spirit
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Meanwhile Back at the Ranch…
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 4:4, Ephesians3:12, Romans 7:18-19, sin, wretched
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You Were Born for This!
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you were slaves … Continue reading
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Tagged heart, obedience, righteousness, Romans 6:16-18, sin, slaves, teaching
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Raised to Walk in Newness of Life
Chapter 6 in Romans is exhilarating even though it’s main focus is death. But when that death results in life and freedom, it’s a different story. When your favorite team wins the big game you want to read and hear … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, death, faith, Galatians 2:20, newness of life, raised, Romans 6:4
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The Free Gift–Romans 5:12-21
Name a gift you received in your youth that’s still working, and getting better. Moreover, name a gift from long ago that still functions better than anything that’s ever come down the pike. Everything I can think of is in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, Ephesians 1:7-8, faith alone, free gift, God, God's grace, James 2:24, Jesus, lavish, reign, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:12-21
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On Bearing Fruit
Take an inventory. What in your life is proof positive that you’re joined at the hip with Christ? What fruit for God do you bear? We talked about being “raised to walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4, 7:6) So … Continue reading →