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John Piper
Friday, May 29th, 2009.
No One Born of God Makes a Practice of Sinning
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Archive for May, 2009
God’s Good Gifts-Devotional for May 29, 2009
Friday, May 29th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?“ Matthew 7:11
Reflection
Rejoice, O believer! Rejoice in the unaccountably vast treasure of mercy the Lord showers upon His bride! He [...]
God is Our Defense-Devotional for May 28, 2009
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.“ Nahum 1:7
Reflection
Not only is the Lord an unbreachable defence to those who find their identity and righteousness in Christ, but He knows intimately each whom He defends. He is aware of [...]
God Cares for Us-Devotional for May 27, 2009
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.“ 1 Peter 5:7
Reflection
Implicit in Peter’s direction to the believer to cast away all cares to the feet of God is the truth that God Himself will care for them. God is powerful! He is sovereign, calling all matters into submission [...]
God is Our Father-Devotional for May 24, 2009
Sunday, May 24th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.” Revelation 21:7
Reflection
Echoing the testimony of His promise to the nation of Israel, God speaks thus to the overcoming church: “I will be your God and you will evermore be my people.” The [...]
This Sunday’s Bible Study Canceled
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009Hello everyone,
We will not be having our weekly “On Line” Bible study this Sunday, May 24, 2009.
Hope to see you all back on next Sunday, May 31, 2009, where we will continue our expository Bible study in the book of John.
Enjoy your Memorial Day,
Deacon Tim Butler
We are God’s Work-Devotional for May 23, 2009
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.“ Ephesians 2:10
Reflection
Well before the blood shed by His Son, God knew His children and their ways. By the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His children were recreated and renewed [...]
God is Eternal-Devotional for May 22, 2009
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“For this God [is] our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide [even] unto death.“ Psalm 48:14
Reflection
When the storms of life assail us and we feel as though lost at sea, take heart, O Christian, take heart! Our Lord will never fail to lead us in the paths [...]
We are Created for God’s Glory-Devotional for May 21, 2009
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
Reflection
Well before the blood shed by His Son, God knew His children and their ways. By the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, His children were recreated and renewed [...]
God is Just-Devotional for May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom [is] a right sceptre.“ Psalm 45:6
Reflection
The Lord is righteous and just; His kingdom will never end!
My Prayer: O Lord, I praise You! Thank you for being faithful even when I am faithless! Thank you for allowing me [...]
God’s Promise-Devotional for May 19, 2009
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.“ Isaiah 55:3
Reflection
Everlasting is the covenant between God and His people. Evermore shall Christ rule upon the throne of David. His victory is won. [...]
God’s Gift of Eternal Life-Devotional for May 18, 2009
Monday, May 18th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7
Reflection
Life and life eternal! That is the promise of God to [...]
God is Generous-Devotional for May 15, 2009
Friday, May 15th, 2009From Today’s Promise from the Bible
‘The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].’ Psalm 34:10
Reflection
They whose power lies in the strength of their limbs shall ever be dismayed. They whose trust lies in the might of their youth will always hunger for greater. [...]
We are God’s Children-Devotional for May 14, 2009
Thursday, May 14th, 2009From Today’s Promise from the Bible
‘For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:26
Reflection
One of the most intimate relationships God created can be found between a parent and a child. Parents naturally find satisfaction and enjoyment in nurturing and loving their children daily. As believers, we have the incredible [...]
Praise the Lord!-Devotional for May 13, 2009
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009Today’s Promise from the Bible
‘[Thou], which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth.‘ Psalm 71:20
Reflection
Though we are faint with the troubles of this present age. Though we are as dead men by the futility of our works. Though we [...]