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The tongue has the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). What we do with our words is that serious! Do you want to breathe life into someone or knock the life out of them? Isn’t that a profound thought? Who can you encourage today? God wants you to use your words to encourage and…

Jesus’ relationship with Judas teaches us much about the godly way to deal with backstabbers, thieves, liars, gaslighters, and extremely challenging people. Jesus didn’t let Judas’s toxicity become His . — Gary L. Thomas Source: When We Can’t Walk Away – FaithGateway

“Your story is different from mine, but pain is pain and you are not alone.” Sheila Walsh discusses pain and recovery in her book In the Middle of the Mess. The Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. — Luke 19:10 Source: When You’re Not Doing-Just-Fine-Thank-You – FaithGateway

Kingdom ministry isn’t for the super-holy or the special. All of us are called to be “doin’ the stuff” of the Kingdom of God! It’s not a sham! “I have known God’s presence even in the most challenging circumstances”. — Glenn Schroder Source: Doin’ the Stuff – FaithGateway

You can make an impact right where you are. Don’t be discouraged by comparing your successes and strides to those of others – you can serve the Lord in ways both big and small. Read this excerpt from Preach to Yourself by Hayley Morgan. Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! — Matthew 9:30…

If you are being wooed by temptation, take heart… You’re in good company. Jesus understands the pull of the devil and his schemes. Be wary. Be wise. And fight! Eve ran out of Bible verses. Jesus did not.— Jared C. Wilson Source: How to Overcome Temptation – FaithGateway

What labels have you, maybe even unintentionally, accepted about yourself? Are you ready to ditch those and step into your true new name in Jesus? See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? — Isaiah 43:19 Source: God Has a New Name for You in the New…

No detail of your life is hidden from God – the God who heals. Draw closer to Him when you feel alone. Read more from Sarah Young’s devotional. Rejoice in the One who understands you completely and loves you perfectly. — Sarah Young Source: The God Who Heals – Sarah Young – Jesus Calling

When people set out in search of happiness it leads to cul-de-sacs of emptiness and getting nowhere. But, when we follow the Lord the hard way, happiness is our bonus reward! Read an excerpt from 31 Days to Happiness by David Jeremiah. The end of a thing is better than its beginning  — Ecclesiastes 7:8…

Are you worried about money? Wondering how to handle debt or future earnings? Let’s remember when we’re thinking about our finances this year that it’s our job to ask God for wisdom and to operate in that wisdom. You received without paying; give without pay. — Matthew 10:8 ESV Source: God Is Our Provider –…