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A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Children Martyrs

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Matthew 2:13 -23 KJV; 1st Sunday after Christmas. Power hungry rulers bring chaos. Christ brings peace
Friday, December 30, 2022

Our Adoption Was Costly

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Galatians 4:4-7 KJV; Adoptions can be very costly; but the joy is great! Our adoption into the family of God cost Jesus his life.
Thursday, December 29, 2022

Fear Of The Lord

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Psalm 111 KJV; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. But, it is only the beginning.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022

His Mercy And Lovingkindness

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Isaiah 63:7-14 KJV; Old Testament Reading for 1st Sunday after Christmas. He has shown us mercy through His Son, our Savior, by freeing us f...
Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Bless The Lord Oh My Soul

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Psalm 103 KJV; Bless the Lord for all that He has done.
Monday, December 26, 2022

The Lord Will Renew Your Strength

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Isaiah 40:29-31 KJV; The Lord will live us up. He will renew our strength.
Sunday, December 25, 2022

The Shepherds Told What They Had Seen

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Luke 2:8-17 KJV; The Shepherds Told What They Had Heard And Seen. Jesus, the child born in Bethlehem is our Savior and Lord.
Saturday, December 24, 2022

Jesus Is The Light For The World

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John 1:1-14 KJV; Jesus is the life and the light. He is the Word that created all things. Live life in the light! Live life in Christ!
Friday, December 23, 2022

Rejoice You Are Not A Victim But A Victor!

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Isaiah 52:7-10 KJV; Rejoice!  You are not a victim; but, a victor through Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord!
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Happy Anniversary To My Husband of 51 Years!

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Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31 KJV; It's not just about love but also keeping the commitment that we made to one another before God so man...
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

No Room For Others?

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Luke 2:6-7 KJV; Imagine spending Christmas or any day homeless. The governments apparently have no fix; too many other things to spend taxpa...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Paying Taxes

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Luke 2:1,4-5 KJV: In this world paying taxes is as inevitable as being born and dying. But, in the Kingdom of God neither exists. 
Monday, December 19, 2022

Love Others Even As God Loves Us

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John 4:7-16 KJV; for Christmas Eve.  As God abides and us and we in Him we love even as He loves us.
Sunday, December 18, 2022

Joseph Heeds What The Angel Says

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Matthew 1:18-25 KJV; Conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the virgin Mary, Jesus comes into the world and is with us even now even as he wil...
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Called To Be Apostles And Servants Of Christ

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Romans 1:1,3-7 KJV; Separated unto the gospel of God to be apostles and servants of our Lord Jesus the Christ.
Friday, December 16, 2022

Humbled To Be His Chosen Children

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Luke 1:46-49 KJV; Mary was humbled to be the bearer of God's only begotten Son. We are humbled to be God's children adopted through ...
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Less Is Best

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Matthew 2:4-6 KJV; In less than the best circumstances Jesus was born. The King of all Kings was born in a stable in a small village to a te...
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Lord Is With Thee

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Luke 1:26-38; 1 Peter, 2:9; Matthew 28:20; An angel visits Mary. The Lord is with her and with thee as well.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Love For The Children

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Galatians 4:4-6 KJV; Even as God has loves us, His adopted children, we love and care for our children.
Monday, December 12, 2022

Stand In His Holy Place

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Psalm 24 KJV; 4th Sunday in Advent; Who can stand in His holy place? Only those who have been washed clean by the blood of Christ.
Sunday, December 11, 2022

The Prophets Foretold

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Matthew 11:2-15 KJV; 3rd Sunday in Advent; The prophets foretold the coming of John the Baptist. They foretold the coming of Jesus the Messi...
Saturday, December 10, 2022

As Family Gather Together Often!

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Matthew 12:48-50; Hebrews 10:24-25; Whether birth families or families of God it is needful to gather together often.
Friday, December 9, 2022

Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing!

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John 15:4-8 KJV; Apart from Jesus we can do nothing to glorify God!
Thursday, December 8, 2022

Trials Produce Patience

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James 5:7-11; KJV; 3rd Sunday of Advent 2022
Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Fear Not; Sing Joyous Songs!

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Isaiah 35 KJV; for 3rd Sunday in Advent; Do not fear but rejoice for the Lord has saved you and is with you on the highway that he leads you...
Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Good Shepherd Gives His Life For His Sheep

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John 10:11-18 KJV; The false shepherds run when wolves approach; but, the Good Shepherd stays and protects the sheep. He even lays down his ...
Monday, December 5, 2022

Trust The Lord Before All Others

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Psalm 146 KJV; We can trust others because we trust the Lord first. We trust that the Lord will care for us and has a good plan for us no ma...
Sunday, December 4, 2022

Attached To The Vine

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Matthew 3:5-12 KJV; Attached to the vine, who is Jesus the Christ, we produce good fruits. Without the abiding presence of the Spirit of Chr...
Saturday, December 3, 2022

Help Us To Be More Like The Good Shepherd!

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John 10:14-15 KJV; Advent can be a very depressing time for many. Help us to be more like Jesus the Good Shepherd who cares for all in need.
Friday, December 2, 2022

His Thoughts Are Not Our Thoughts

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Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV; His thoughts and ways are different than ours. We ought to seek his way. 
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Would You Listen To John And Jesus Today?

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Matthew 3:1-8 KJV; Would you really listen to John or Jesus if they were physically present with you today?
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Do Not Fear The False Prophecies

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2 Peter 3:9-13 KJV; The end will not come by floods; but, by fire. Do not fear the end for all who trust in the Lord will not die but have e...
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Hope, Peace, and Joy

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Romans 13:15; Romans 5:1-5 KJV; May the God of hope fill us with joy and peace through faith.
Monday, November 28, 2022

The Only King That Truly Helps Is Jesus

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Psalm 72:1-7 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Advent; Governments will fail; but, the King over all kings, Jesus the Christ prevails and cares for you.
Sunday, November 27, 2022

No One Knows The Hour!

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Matthew 24:36-44 KJV; Devotion for 1st Sunday in Advent. Are you as prepared for Christ to return in full glory as you are for Christmas mor...
Saturday, November 26, 2022

The LIght Of Love

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Romans 13:8-14 KJV: Live in the light of Christ's love and share it with others.
Friday, November 25, 2022

Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord!

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Psalm 122 KJV; Let us go into the house of the Lord where there is peace of heart and mind. 
Thursday, November 24, 2022

Thanksgiving Day; Eat Of The Bread Of Life!

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John 6:25-35 KJV; There is more to life than the physical bread; the physical things that we strive after. Eat of the bread of life, who is ...
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Rejoice For The Lord Is At Hand!

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Philippians 4:4-9 KJV; Let not your heart be troubled no matter what troubles you encounter for the Lord is with you and for you.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022

First Fruits

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Deuteronomy 26:1-11 KJV; The Israelites offered up their first fruits to God for saving them.  Let us give thanks for God offered up His fir...
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