Tag Archives: Daily devotional

Somebody New Entirely

Posted on July 6, 2017 by theheartseeker

July 6 Yesterday, we concluded by saying that the only way to get beyond who we are, is to become somebody else. But wait… if that is the solution, then, it is just not possible. There is no earthly way … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on July 5, 2017 by theheartseeker

July 5 “You shall give Him the name…” (Matthew 1:21) Have you ever noticed that, in the Bible, names are really important? Unlike our present day, names were not given because they liked the sound of them – names were … Continue reading →

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Glorious Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2017 by theheartseeker

“He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free…” (Jesus, Luke 4:18) Today is the 4th of July. It is the day we celebrate our freedom, as … Continue reading →

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Helping, or Curing…

Posted on July 1, 2017 by theheartseeker

July 1 We are about to launch into a new series that I feel captures the most important practical lesson for a true expression of Christian faith. But before I do, I wanted to establish a framework from which we … Continue reading →

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Love… Translated

Posted on June 30, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 30 In our last time together, we talked about defining love. And about how it is absolutely essential for true Christian living (the fulfillment of the Law, thing). It is so tremendously important, that sometimes we can get the … Continue reading →

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Love Defined

Posted on June 29, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 29 “Love is the fulfillment of the Law.” (Romans 13:10) If love is the fulfillment of the Law – and is at the heart of obedience to God, then we had better understand what love is. First, what love … Continue reading →

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Obedience; part 2

Posted on June 28, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 28 We have been talking about obedience to God. And about how it is not contingent upon keeping a bunch of religious rules. But one of the things that is often troubling is the fact that, in the Old … Continue reading →

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Obedience

Posted on June 27, 2017 by theheartseeker

June 27 Any serious look at the Scriptures leads us back to a principle that often gets confused. We cannot escape it: The Bible calls us to obedience. We are all commanded to obey God. This may be the reason … Continue reading →

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When God Seems Distant…

Posted on May 27, 2017 by theheartseeker

May 27 Reflecting back on yesterday’s post, I observed that in our times of greatest need, God often seems distant and detached from our situation. Of course, He is not… but WHY does it seem that way? I don’t snow … Continue reading →

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Faith, in the journey

Posted on May 25, 2017 by theheartseeker

May 25 “And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (from Hebrews 11:8) I think one of the greatest challenges for people of faith is to BE people of faith. While we would probably all nod our heads … Continue reading →

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