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Posted on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 by david tan

It is easy to come to him

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) “What do you think of verse 9?” The bible study leader asked, as we discussed the first chapter of 1 John. “It is so easy,” one lady said with a smile …

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Posted on February 24, 2021October 25, 2024 by david tan

Mary Magdalene

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:8 Afraid, yet filled with joy. Yes that would describe it well, Mary Magdalene thought. When he delivered me from the demons it was like the sun finally came out, after a long and cold …

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Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 12

Monday REVELATION 3:1-6 Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. “I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” In what …

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Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 11

Monday JOSHUA 24:1-15 Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says.” In this summary of God’s relationship with …

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Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 10

Monday PSALM 101: 1-3a Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. “I will sing of your love and justice.” Why think about love and justice when you …

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Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 9

Monday MATTHEW 5:1-4 Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. VV1-2: Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and “he began to teach them”. …

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Posted on February 4, 2021February 6, 2021 by david tan

The Recipe for Contentment

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. (Philippians 4:10) When I read this, I didn’t quite believe Paul’s protestation that he is content. “Rejoice greatly” and “at last” told me that there has been a …

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Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by david tan

The Importance of Being Gentle

Gentleness Sensitivity of disposition and kindness of behavior, founded on strength and prompted by love. The Old Testament. Gentleness is suggested by the waters of a stream (Isa 8:6) or by wine flowing over lips and teeth (So 7:9). It stands in contrast to baseness (Deuteronomy 28:54, 28:56), harshness (2 Sam 18:5), and wildness (Job …

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Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 8

Monday EPHESIANS 1:1-6 Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. V1: How does Paul describe himself?  Vv3-6: How does he describe our destiny as Christians?  In these …

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Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by david tan

2021 Devotions Week 7

Monday COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 Take time to be quiet, until you can focus on being in the presence of God. Read the text until you can understand what it says. If you have any initial thoughts, write them down. Vv15-17: These verses tell us that Jesus is: The physical, visible representation of God The first cause …

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