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A daily Christian devotion written by Pr. Judy Mattson

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Liturgical Worship

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1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Romans 10:17; Psalm 19:14; KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; By God's grace we are filled with faith in anticipation of Je...
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Rend The Heavens And Come Down

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Isaiah 64:1-9 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; Rend the heavens and come down. Let the mountains quake that all would bow down and know that you G...
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Make Known His Wondrous Works

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1 Chronicles 16:8-13 KJV; Share the Good News that all might rejoice in His wondrous works!
Monday, November 27, 2023

Save Us And We Will Be Saved

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Psalm 80:1-7 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; the Sunday of hope. The world is a mess! Who will save us?  Who can even know where to begin to pray...
Sunday, November 26, 2023

Stay Out Of The Mud!

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Phil 4:6-8 KJV; Stay out of the mud and live in peace.
Saturday, November 25, 2023

Give Glory To God

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Colossians 3:1-17 KJV; Do and say that which glorifies God! All thanks belongs to God.
Friday, November 24, 2023

Help Us To Give!

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Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 KJV; Christ the King; Help us to recognize your abiding in presence in others. Help us to give even as you have giv...
Thursday, November 23, 2023

Only One Gave Thanks

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Luke 17:11-19 KJV; Thanksgiving Day; Only one in ten who were healed gave thanks and he was made whole.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

He Will Save His Flock

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Ezekiel 34:20-24 KJV; Christ the King Sunday; He will save His flock from those who prey upon them.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The Good Shepherd Seeks You Out

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Ezekiel 34:11-16 KJV; Psalm 23: You cannot hide in the darkness from the Good Shepherd. He will seek you out and save you.
Monday, November 20, 2023

Rejoice in Christ the King

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Psalm 95:1-7a KJV; Christ the King Sunday; Rejoice in the King above all kings. Rejoice in God who is above all other gods.
Sunday, November 19, 2023

Walk In The Way Of The Lord

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Psalm 1:1-4 KJV; Do what is right. Walk in the way that the Lord has shown you.
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Profitable Or Unprofitable Fruitful Or Fruitless

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Matthew 25:14-30 KJV: 25th Sunday after Pentecost; What will you do? Will you use the talents; the gifts, that God has given you to grow and...
Friday, November 17, 2023

Jesus Is The Word; Jesus Is The Light!

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Psalm 119:103-105; John 8:12; John 14:6 KJV; Jesus is the light of our salvation. Through him we have been reconciled to our Father in heave...
Monday, November 13, 2023

A Day Or Two Thousand Years?

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Psalm 90:1-12 KJV; 25th Sunday after Pentecost; Two thousand years ago when Jesus lived and died is but yesterday in the eyes of God.
Sunday, November 12, 2023

False Prophets Abound

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Mark 13:5-8 KJV; Listen not to the false prophets and fake saviors. There is only one savior and know the peace that only he can give..
Saturday, November 11, 2023

Veterans Day 2023

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John 15:12-13 KJV; Veterans Day
Friday, November 10, 2023

Trust That God Is In Charge

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Job 37:1-7 KJV; God is in charge of the wind and rain. He is in charge of the snow. We do not control them. He does. Trust him in and throug...
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Sins Are Washed Away

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Isaiah 1:18 KJV; Though our garments were blood red with sin the Lord has made them white as snow by washing them in his own blood.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Is Your Lamp Lit?

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Matthew 25:1-13 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Do you have enough oil for your lamp? Is your light lit for the coming of the Lord?
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Day Of Darkness

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Amos 5:18-24 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Pray for justice and righteousness not for the day of darkness; for the day of darkness will ...
Monday, November 6, 2023

Deliver Us From Evil

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Psalm 70:1-5 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Deliver us from evil. Please, do not tarry, Lord.
Sunday, November 5, 2023

Peace Like A River

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Isaiah 48:17-18; KJV; Follow in the ways of the Lord and know the peace that only He can give.
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Blessed Are They

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Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; All Saints Sunday; Blessed are they...
Friday, November 3, 2023

The Gift Of Love

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1 John 3:1-3 KJV; The gift of love given to us by God our Father through His only begotten Son, Jesus the Christ.
Thursday, November 2, 2023

We Are A Holy Nation

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1 Peter 2:9-10 KJV; We are chosen by God; a Holy Nation!
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Clothes Washed In The Blood Of The Lamb

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Revelation 7:9-17 KJV; All Saints Sunday; There will be no more tears!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

We Do Not Suffer Alone

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1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV; The adversary attacks not just you; but, all of your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Monday, October 30, 2023

Praise His Holy Name!

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Psalm 149 KJV; All Saints Sunday, Just because it seems dark today doesn't mean it will be tomorrow for the Lord will lift up His childr...
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Saved By Grace Through Faith

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Ephesians 2: 8-9 KJV; Reformation Sunday; There is no good works that will justify us. We are saved by God's grace through Faith in Chri...
Saturday, October 28, 2023

We Wither Even As the Grass Withers

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1 Peter 1:24-25 KJV; We will wither and die. Yet, even as the grass comes back to life in the spring; so shall all who believe in Jesus the ...
Friday, October 27, 2023

The Word Is A Two edged Sword

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Hebrews 4:12 KJV; The word as a two-edged sword can bring both death and healing that we might live.
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Through Persecution And Suffering

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2 Timothy 3:10-17 KJV; Timothy has learned through St. Paul many things including that the faithful will be persecuted. But, we will get thr...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Jesus Is The Truth

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John 8:31-36 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Jesus Is the truth; He is the Word that sets us free.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Are You Sharing The Good News?

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Revelation 14:6-7 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Martin Luther as well as other early reformers of the church opened the scriptures up to the peop...
Monday, October 23, 2023

The Lord Is Our Refuge!

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Psalm 46:1-11 KJV; Reformation Sunday; The Lord is our refuge. No matter how troubled the world is we need not fear for the Lord of Hosts is...
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Wisdom Promotes Peace

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Proverbs 15:21; James 3:17-18; KJV; There are consequences for our words and actions whether good or bad.
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Render To God and Caesar?

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Matthew 22:15-22 KJV; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 22:35-40; Should Christians serve in public office? Should they be allowed to spe...
Friday, October 20, 2023

Give Thanks For Those Who Share The Gospel!

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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 KJV; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Give thanks for all who by the power of the Holy Spirit share the Good News of Jesu...
Thursday, October 19, 2023

He Creates Peace And Evil

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Isaiah 45:1-7; 21st Sunday after Pentecost KJV; There is only one God and He will have His way for the good of all of His people.
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