Live Life

A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

I Cannot Come

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Genesis 12:1-9 KJV - Abram left his country, his kindred to go the land that God had promised. Is there anything you would not leave behind ...
Monday, February 27, 2023

Our Help Comes From The Lord

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Psalm 121 KJV Where else would help come from but from the Lord?
Sunday, February 26, 2023

The Cross Was The Plan Of God

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Jeremiah 29:11-13; Romans 8:26; Trust God's plan for you even if you're not sure what it is.
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Making Excuses For Our Sins

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Genesis 3:1-21 KJV; 1 Sunday in Lent; Adam and Eve tried to cover their sin; but, the attempt only exposed them. We too way too often try to...
Friday, February 24, 2023

Trials and Temptations For Forty Days

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Matthew 4:1-11; 1st Sunday in Lent; Jesus overcame the devil's temptations with the word of God. So should we when we are faced with tri...
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday Trek To The Cross

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Matthew 16:24-25 KJV; Ash Wednesday; We begin our journey to the cross remember that we shall die; yet, all who believe in Jesus will live. 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

We Weep With Sadness And Joy

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Joel 2:12-19 KJV; Ash Wednesday; We weep because of our sins. We sing with joy for God's grace and mercy in spite of our sinful natures.
Monday, February 20, 2023

Forgive Me Create In Me A Clean Heart

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Psalm 51:1-13 KJV; Have mercy on us; forgive us; and create in us clean hearts.
Sunday, February 19, 2023

Love Rather Than Bullying

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1 John 4:8-12 KJV; Enough bullying!  Love one another as God loves you.
Saturday, February 18, 2023

The Beloved Son; Listen To Him!

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Matthew 17:1-9 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; On the mount the three disciples hear: this is my beloved Son; hear ye him!
Friday, February 17, 2023

Eyewitnesses

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2 Peter 1:16-21 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; Jesus on the mount with Elijah and Moses. Peter was an eyewitness to who was there and what was...
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Glory Of The Lord

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Exodus 24:8-18 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; What would be thinking; feeling, to see the glory of the Lord?
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Valentines Day Love One Another!

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John 13:34 KJV; We are called not just to love the one we are with; but, to care for and love all people; even our enemies.
Monday, February 13, 2023

We First Suffer

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Psalm 2:6-12 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday. Our egos our self-serving desires must first suffer and die before we can truly live life.
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Rejoice In The Truth!

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1 Corinthians 13:6-7 KJV: Rejoice not in the iniquity that you do; but, rejoice in the truth who is Jesus the Christ!
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Sermon on the Hillside

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Matthew 5:21-37 KJV; We are sinners that's for sure! None of us can keep the spirit of the law. Thanks be to God for the sacrifice our L...
Friday, February 10, 2023

Pastors Are Not The Head Of The Church; Christ Is

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1 Corinthians 3:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:7-14; KJV; 6th Sunday after Epiphany; All parts of the Body are equal. They may all have different gif...
Thursday, February 9, 2023

God Chose Us First!

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Deuteronomy 30:15 -20; 1 John 4:19 ; John 14:6 ; 6th Sunday after Epiphany; We love Him because He first chose us. Live life in Christ!
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

What Is Evil Is Not Good

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Psalm 97:10; Isaiah 5:20-21; Micah 6:8; We go down a path of destruction when we call what is evil good.
Monday, February 6, 2023

Saved By Faith In Christ!

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Psalm 119:1-8 KJV; Not by keeping the law are we saved for no one can keep it perfectly. We are saved by faith alone in Christ!
Sunday, February 5, 2023

Life Isn't Always Fair!

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Isaiah 60:1-2 KJV; Life doesn't seem to always be fair. But, that doesn't mean we should sink deeper into the darkness. Life live in...
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Jesus Christ Is The Light That Shines!

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Matthew 5:13-16 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; also, John 8:12. What good is salt without its saltiness? What good is light that does not s...
Friday, February 3, 2023

Speak Plainly!

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1 Corinthians 2:1-12 KJV; Speak plainly so that others can understand; not with the wisdom of the world; but, from the heart as the Spirit w...
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Fasting

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Isaiah 58:3-9a KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; Exactly what kind of fasting does God call us to?
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Love the Lord your God!

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Deuteronomy 6:4-7 KJV; Love the Lord your God as He first loved you. Teach that to your children.
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...
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