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Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God: Judge Not

Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37

There is a significant difference between judgment and discernment. God sees people’s hearts and knows their motives (Prov.…

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John Piper: Being “in Christ”

Being “in Christ Jesus” is a stupendous reality. It is breathtaking what it means to be in Christ. United to Christ. Bound to Christ. If you are “in Christ” listen to what it means for you:

1. In Christ Jesus you were given grace before the world was created.…

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John Piper: What does it mean to serve God

“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). What does that mean?

- It means to do what he says in a way that makes him look supremely valuable in himself.

- It means to submit to him in a way that makes him look thrilling.…

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Henry Blackaby: Prayer

When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22

The greatest moments in a Christian’s life come through prayer.…

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John Piper: The Logic of Fearlessness

Paul told the Philippians that living worthy of the gospel of Christ meant fearlessness before enemies.

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ… not frightened in anything by your opponents (Philippians 1:27-28).

Then he gave the logic of fearlessness.…

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Henry Blackaby: Seeing with Your Eyes

I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You. ~Job 42:5

In his time, Job was the most righteous person on earth. He was so godly that the Lord took pleasure in pointing him out to Satan (Job 1:8).…

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Henry Blackaby Devotional: No Secrets

For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. Luke 8:17

One of Satan’s subtle deceptions is that you can do things in secret that will never be revealed.…

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Henry Blackaby Devotional: Godliness and Persecution

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

Living a godly life will not insulate you from hardship. Paul said that the more blameless your life, the more likely you will be persecuted.…

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Oswald Chambers Devotional: Our limitation is an invitation to the Holy Spirit

“When it pleased God . . to reveal His Son in me.” Galatians 1:15, 16

If Jesus Christ is to regenerate me, what is the problem He is up against? I have a heredity I had no say in; I am not holy, nor likely to be; and if all Jesus Christ can do is to tell me I must be holy, His teaching plants despair.…

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Henry Blackaby Devotional: Discouragement

And he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” (1 Kings 19:14)

Kingdom work can be challenging!…

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