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January 13, 2024
by Steve Sanchez
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For Those in Anguish

PSALM 11:1—“In the Lord I take refuge.”

GOD HAS NEVER FAILED ME,” wrote George Mueller (1805-1898).

“Even in my greatest difficulties, heaviest trials, and deepest poverty and need…I was enabled by God’s grace to trust Him, He has always come to my aid. I delight in speaking well of His name.”

Martin Luther (1483-1546), deep in thought and needing to grasp hidden strength during a time of danger and fear in his life, was seen tracing on the table with his finger the words, “He lives! He lives!”

I’d be a basket case if I had not made the commitment to seek God first over 33 years ago.

Taking refuge in Him has allowed me to endure a failed Texas church plant in 2015 and gave me the strength to persevere when, at my next church, 2/3 of my new congregation abandoned me—including my wife. Continue Reading

January 12, 2024
by Steve Sanchez
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Better Than a Therapist

️ PITY THE POOR CHRISTIANS WHO DON’T KNOW JESUS INTIMATELY.

Most of their interpersonal and emotional problems would lessen if they spent significant time with their God, their Creator. 

He’s the best therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist, the friend who sticks closer than a brother.  Continue Reading

January 11, 2024
by Steve Sanchez
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️Answered Prayer: Camels!

ISAAC WENT OUT INTO A FIELD TO MEDITATE…and God blessed him with answered prayer: Camels!!!

I don’t think he was reading his Bible because there were none published yet, still, he sought God. 

You have a Bible, but don’t read it? Why? Don’t you want to be blessed?

An American Bible Society survey said that people don’t read it because they say they don’t have enough time. 

Is that true?

Crossway did a study on how how long it takes to read the bible in a year: 74 hours, 28 minutes…

…or, 12 minutes a day.

To read the New Testament in a year? 6 minutes a day.

How many chapters do you need to read a day to get through in a year?

3.25 

Charles Spurgeon said, “There is dust enough on some of your Bibles to write ‘damnation’ with your fingers.”

C’mon, man! Stop the excuses!

*This is day 11 of my daily devotions related to the importance of regular Bible reading. 4 more to go.

#ThePokeInTheEyeDevotional

** Watch the 1 minute YouTube version: https://dd/C_bodyy0HHc?si=5vs-SNY7jemEBmTa

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