Live Life

A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Love Him And Cleave To The Lord!

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Deuteronomy 30:15-20 KJV: Choose life! Love the Lord and put away your false gods.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Looking Down On Others

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Luke 14:7-14 KJV Not a good idea to think more highly of yourself than others.
Monday, August 29, 2022

Healing On The Sabbath

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Luke 14:1-6 KJV Jesus healed on the Sabbath. So should we.
Friday, August 26, 2022

Jesus The Same Yesterday; Today; Forever

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Hebrews 13:8-17 KJV What he has done for us by dying on that cross is the gift that last for all of eternity. He hasn't changed his mind...
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Michael On The Way

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Hebrews 13:1-7 KJV Welcome Angels! Welcome your neighbor! Welcome the Stranger!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Was David Without Sin?

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Psalm 131:1-3 KJV Do we lift up the ancients as perfect examples to follow? Was David, Noah, Job actually without sin? 
Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Do Not Gossip

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Proverbs 25:8-10 KJV; Gossip will only ruin your own reputation!
Monday, August 22, 2022

The Best Seat IS At The Feet Of Jesus

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Proverbs 25:2-7 KJV The best seat is at the feet of Jesus.
Sunday, August 21, 2022

His Loving Kindness

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Psalm 42:8 KJV We can know that the Lord loves us. His presence is with us always.
Saturday, August 20, 2022

The Strait Gate

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Luke 13:22-30; John 10:9 KJV; Do you know Jesus? Have you entered through Jesus into the Kingdom of God. He is the only gate by which you ca...
Friday, August 19, 2022

To Live Is Christ; To Die Is Gain.

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Philippians 1:20-24; We desire to see Christ face to face; but, for now we are satisfied knowing that his abiding presence produces fruit fo...
Thursday, August 18, 2022

What Kind Of Seeds Will We Sow?

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Gal 6:7; Gal 5:17,19-23; Gal 2:20. Will we sow seeds of harmony or discord?
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Offended By The Truth

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Luke 7:22-26 KJV Are you easily offended? Offended by the truth? Offended by Jesus? 
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

God Resides In His Temple

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2 Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1 KJV God resides in His temple. He lives in us. Hear His promises and be born again as children of God.
Monday, August 15, 2022

Offer Unto God Thanksgiving

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Psalm 50:1-15 KJV; All that we have belongs to God. We can give Him nothing other than to offer Him thanksgiving and to glorify His Holy Nam...
Sunday, August 14, 2022

Fence Sitters

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Revelation 3:14-22 KJV You who are lukewarm; get off the fence and proclaim the Good News of salvation through Jesus the Christ.
Saturday, August 13, 2022

By Grace Through Faith Alone

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Ephesians 2:8=10 KJV We do good works not because they will save us rather because by God's grace we have already been saved.
Friday, August 12, 2022

Live Life In The Light Of Christ!

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Eph 5:14-21; Be wise and live life in the light; discerning what is good and evil according to the will of God.
Thursday, August 11, 2022

God Is Our Help In Times of Trouble

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Psalm 46:1-3 KJV with brief meditation. There is no need to fear. God is with you.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Jesus Brought Division

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Gospel of St. Luke 12:49-51 KJV; Jesus did not come to give peace to the earth. He came to bring division. In spite of the division we can k...
Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Execute Judgment, Lord!

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Psalm 119:81-88 & 2 Chronicles 7:14 Execute judgment, Lord, upon those who persecute others for their own profit and glory.
Monday, August 8, 2022

False Prophets

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Reading from Jeremiah 23:16-29 KJV; Listening to false prophets has consequences. Sin is still a sin no matter what they say.
Sunday, August 7, 2022

Be Prepared Let Your Light Shine

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Readings from Luke 12:35-40; John 18:12 with brief meditation. Be prepared; keep your light burning for you never know when your last hour w...
Saturday, August 6, 2022

By Faith Alone!

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Reading and brief meditation on Hebrews 11:1-16 KJV; Through faith alone we receive the promises of God. By faith alone we are heirs of the ...
Friday, August 5, 2022

The Marvelous Light Of Christ

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Brief meditation and reading from Psalm 119:30; John 1:1; John 12:46 - Jesus is the Word that gives light to the world. 
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Call Upon The Lord!

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Reading from Jeremiah 33:1-3 KJV Call upon the Lord for He will answer your prayers according to His will for the good of all of his people.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The Lord Knows The Heart Of The One He Elects

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Reading from 1 Samuel 16:1-7; Consider talking to God and then listening before you vote.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Blessed Is The Nation

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Reading from Psalm 33:12-22; Blessed is the nation whose God is Lord! Trust Him!
Monday, August 1, 2022

Let Us Be With Him In Prayer

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Readings from Psalm 119:114; Matthew 26:36-39; When we need a place to be away from the turmoil we can turn to the Lord in prayer.
Sunday, July 31, 2022

The Word Made Flesh

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Reading from the Gospel of John 1:12-14 KJV All who believe in the Word made flesh, who is Jesus the Christ, are given the power to become t...
Saturday, July 30, 2022

Let Your Light Shine!

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Matthew 5:14 -16 KJV Do not fear what others might think of you; but, let the light of Christ shine before others.
Friday, July 29, 2022

Do Not Lie About Others!

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Reading from Proverbs 16:28-29 KJV - Defend your neighbor against lies. 
Thursday, July 28, 2022

Treasures On Earth Or In Heaven?

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Gospel reading from Luke 12:13-21 KJV it is vanity to lay up more things on earth than you need and will not bring you happiness. Enjoy life...
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Not Me; But We Who Are In Christ

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Reading from Colossians 3:1-11 KJV with brief meditation. We ought to quit focusing on ourselves. It's not about me. It's about we, ...
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Time For Joy!

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Reading from Psalm 100 KJV with brief meditation on focusing on the good not the bad. Don't be tempted to spend your life depressed over...
Monday, July 25, 2022

It's Not All Vanity!

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Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14; 2:18-26 KJV Don't get stuck thinking everything you do is in vain. Love the Lord and love your neighbor.
Sunday, July 24, 2022

Ask Your Father In Heaven

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The Gospel according to St. Luke 11:5-13 KJV We can trust our Father in heaven to care for us.
Saturday, July 23, 2022

Our Father Not Just My Father!

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Reading from Luke 11:1-4 KJV We pray daily as Jesus taught us to pray to glorify our Father in heaven and for all people.
Friday, July 22, 2022

The Father Reveals His Son

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Reading from Matthew 16:13-17 KJV Faith in the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is a gift from God.
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Walk In Christ; Live Life In Him!

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Reading from Colossians 2:6-13 KJV As we have been buried with Christ in baptism; we are also risen with him in new life.
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