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09/10/2026

Jeremiah 12:5 5 “If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?" If I'm not mistaken, The Lubbock Avalanche Journal ran a headline on Monday (or Sunday) about...

09/09/2026

Psalm 46 10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” 11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress." Sunday, Sept 9, 2001 was a "chamber of commerce" day on the South Plains as I remember. Cool, crisp autumn kind...

09/08/2026

Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Sept 8, 2001 The headline from that day is as follows: "President George W. Bush is considering his education plan" I remember this wel...

09/08/2026

Genesis 50:20 "20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." Joseph as he reveals himself to his brothers On this date in 2001, President George W Bush, in his first year in office, expressed concern....

09/05/2026

Devotion 9.5.26

Matthew 18 If Your Brother Sins Against You 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by t...

09/03/2026

“I killed people in the past,” Tanitan said, “but ever since I chose to believe in Jesus Christ, He will not allow me to commit such practices anymore.” Tanitan...

09/01/2026

Devotion 9.1.26

Ezekiel 33 7 “So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. 8 If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked per...

08/31/2026

Devotion 8.31.26

Psalm 32 6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. 7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. God forgives our sin and delive...

08/29/2026

Devotion 8.29.26

Matthew 16 Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus "24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it prof...

08/27/2026

Devotion 8.27.26

Romans 12 Marks of the True Christian "9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribul...