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A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Praying For The Troubles Of Others

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Psalm 86:1-8 KJV; Troubles will hopefully send us to the Lord in prayer.
Monday, January 30, 2023

Psalm 112 Law And Gospel

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Psalm 112:1-9 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany - the Psalms are full of the law while at the same time they bring comfort and promise to those...
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Servants Of All!

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Mark 9:33-35 KJV; The first shall be last. They shall be servants of all.
Saturday, January 28, 2023

The Blessings Of God

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Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; When we are down and out our hope lies in the blessings that God has promised through Jesus.
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Wisdom Of The World Or God?

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1 Corinthians 1:18-31 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany; the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing; but, salvation to those who belie...
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Refrain From Slander!

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Philippians 4:4-8 KJV; Refrain from speaking evil and focus on good reports so that you might rejoice as you live in peace.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

What Does the Lord Ask Of You?

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Micah 6:1-8 KJV; 4th Sunday after Epiphany. He desires that we do justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with Him.
Monday, January 23, 2023

Made Righteous By Christ!

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Psalm 15 KJV: 4th Sunday after Epiphany - We cannot enter the Lord's temple but for the blood of Christ shed for us.
Sunday, January 22, 2023

Too Much Negative Social Media?

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2 Thessalonians 3:10-14 KJV: Spending more time gossiping on social media than being productive?
Saturday, January 21, 2023

He Will Teach You How To Fish For People

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Matthew 4:12-25 KJV; Gospel lesson for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Jesus calls the fishermen to follow him and he will teach them how to ...
Friday, January 20, 2023

One Baptism

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1 Corinthians 1:1-18; Ephesians 4:1-6 KJV; We are united in one baptism; by faith. It is a gift from God!
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Do Unto Others!

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Matthew 7:6-12; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Help those in need.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

A Way To Escape

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1 Corinthians 10:13; verses from Romans 7 and 8; We are sinners; but, Paul tells us that all who are in Christ Jesus are forgiven their sins...
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

No Grumbling Or Arguing!

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Philippians 2:14-16; No grumbling; nor arguing so that you might shine like stars on the day of Jesus the Christ.
Monday, January 16, 2023

Behold The Presence Of The Lord!

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Psalm 27:1-14 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Epiphany; Rest assured He will lift you and you will dwell in the presence of the Lord. He will not leav...
Sunday, January 15, 2023

Truth Shall Set You Free

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John 8:31-32; John 14:6 KJV; Jesus Is The Truth That Sets You Free.
Saturday, January 14, 2023

The Lamb Of God

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John 1:29-37 KJV: The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Friday, January 13, 2023

Reconciled To God

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2 Corinthians 5:17-21 KJV Reconciled by the blood of Jesus the Christ.
Thursday, January 12, 2023

One In Christ

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Galatians 3:22-28 KJV; There are no divisions in the Body of Christ. All who believe in him are united in him.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Willing To Take Up Our Cross?

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Mark 8:34; Deny yourself; take up your cross; and follow Jesus.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Save Us From The Miry Pit!

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Psalm 40:1-11 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Epiphany; David waited patiently and the Lord lifted him up. Let us wait on the Lord to pick us up when ...
Monday, January 9, 2023

Earthly Treasures

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Matthew 6:19-21 KJV; Focus not on earthly treasures but on the Kingdom of God.
Saturday, January 7, 2023

Baptized Into The Death And Life Of Christ

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Romans 6:1-11 KJV; The celebration of the Baptism of our Lord.
Friday, January 6, 2023

Celebrate the Feast of Epiphany

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Matthew 2:1-12 KJV; The Feast of Epiphany should be celebrated. Worship the Lord at all times and do it with others.
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Jesus Is The Way

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John 14:6; Church or family affiliation through blood lines does not make us a child of God. The blood of Christ does.
Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Love Mercy And Walk Humbly

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Micah 6:8 KJV; The Lord has shown us what is good. Let us act with justice; love mercy and walk humbly with God. Do no harm.
Monday, January 2, 2023

The Christ Is The Light of Life

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Isaiah 60:1-4 KJV (also verses from John chapters 3 and 8) Step out of the darkness and live in the marvelous light of life who is Jesus the...
Sunday, January 1, 2023

A New Year In Christ

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2 Corinthians 5:16-21 KJV; Celebrate the new year for in Christ you have been made new. You do get a new start every single day!
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. 
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