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Daily Devotional August 1, 2022
“But anyone who is alive in the world of the living has some hope; a live dog is better
off than a dead lion” (Ecclesiastes 9:4, GNT)
off than a dead lion” (Ecclesiastes 9:4, GNT)
In 1972, Walter Mishel conducted an experiment with a large group of four and five-year-old children. Each child was given a binary choice to either eat a marshmallow or wait fifteen minutes and receive a second marshmallow. Follow-up studies on delayed gratification discovered the minority of children who held out for a second marshmallow went on to enjoy better outcomes in life, to include better social skills, higher test scores, and healthier bodies.
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Daily Devotional July 29, 2022
“So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give
yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your work in the Lord is never
wasted” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NCV).
yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your work in the Lord is never
wasted” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NCV).
Sisyphus. His is not a common name. Sisyphus is the mythical Greek king who was punished for his cruelty to others by pushing a large rock up a steep hill, only to find it rolling back when nearing the top.
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Daily Devotional July 28, 2022
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs,
which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all
uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27, ESV).
which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all
uncleanness” (Matthew 23:27, ESV).
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Daily Devotional July 27, 2022
“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another…” (James 4:11, NIV).
What’s in a name? Apparently, a lot. In many cultures, a name describes the characteristics of the person who bears it.
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Daily Devotional July 26, 2022
“Brothers and sisters, I myself don’t think I’ve reached it, but I do this one thing: I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things ahead of me. The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14, CEB).
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Daily Devotional July 18, 2022
NOTE TO OUR READERS
I’m sure the Daily Devotion readings have been an inspiration and a source of comfort to you all.
Pastor David will be taking a short hiatus from writing and will resume next week.