Follow the Leader

575) Reading of the Shackleton Expedition to the South Pole, one of his team members points out, “If there is danger ahead, Shackleton always went first.” We may not have a “Shackleton” in our lives but God promises this very thing. Deuteronomy 31:8 tells us that God goes before us, allowing nothing to happen that
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The Choice of Courage

574) There are some who think that courage is something you foster, giving you a surge of feeling invincible. The good news is, courage is not a feeling. The bad news is, courage is not a feeling. Joshua 1:9 reminds us that no matter what we feel, making the choice to act in a courageous
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Controlled Chaos

573) It’s often disheartening to read our newsfeeds. How bad is it going to get in my day-to-day life? The news that brings me hope is found in John 16:33. Even though things in this world are spinning out of control, God holds the reins. He will say, “Enough!” when He’s ready. Be encouraged, God
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The Bondage of the Law

572) Many from my generation (middle aged) grew up under ‘The Law’. We were given a list of things that we could not do and if we failed, we were punished. Though rules are necessary, some of us tend to gauge our spiritual life by how well we keep God’s rules. Yet, the New Testament
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Emotional Addictions

571) It’s easy to think that I have no addictions because I don’t drink regularly nor take illegal drugs. Yet, there are addictions that are subtle. How about being addicted to giving to others so I feel good when they say, ‘Thank you’? How about testing my love ones by treating them less than I
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Loving and Hating are choices

570) 1 John 4:20 tells us that saying we love God, while hating or detesting a brother makes us liars. We cannot choose to love God, who loves everyone enough to die for, and then judge others to not be worthy of our esteem. Choosing to selflessly love others is loving God with our actions.
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Even the Little

569) John 6 tells us of a time where Jesus had a crowd of 5,000 with Him, listening to Him talk. It came time to eat and all the food that could be found were 5 loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus used the little a boy had to do a great thing. God
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The Possibility of Impossibility

568) In Genesis 7, God asks Noah to do an impossible thing for an unheard-of event. Build an ark so huge it would not fit on a football field. Gather up the animals that were sent to him because rain and a flood are coming – something he have no idea of what it was.
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Faith and the Red Sea

567)  After 400 years, God finally delivers the Israelites from Egypt. Moses led them out and to the Red Sea. Most of us know that God parted the waters so they could walk through but have you considered how much faith you would need to have the courage to do so? I’m picturing walls of
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Bear with Me

566) Sometimes it’s easier to just make the best of life on our own. For me, it’s really because I don’t want to bother others. But we aren’t meant to make it through life on our own. Galatians 6:2 instructs us to share or carry each other’s burdens. If all of us shared or helped,
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