Posts with the category “daily-devotionals”

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Embracing Your Mission
October 10th, 2025
Scripture: Romans 8:31"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"Reflection:Understanding that we are on a mission from God gives us purpose and courage. Joshua'...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Remembering God's Faithfulness
October 9th, 2025
Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments....  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Anchored in the Word
October 7th, 2025
Scripture: Joshua 1:8"This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For th...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Promise of Courage
October 6th, 2025
Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5"Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Jus...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Grace for the Journey
October 5th, 2025
Scripture: Acts 14:26“From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God…”Reflection: Paul and Barnabas finished their mission by the grace of God. Their strength and...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Through Many Trials
October 4th, 2025
Scripture: Acts 14:22“…through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”Reflection: Trials are not a sign of failure — they are part of the Christian journey. Paul reminded believers that s...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Keep on Keeping On
October 3rd, 2025
Scripture: Acts 14:20“But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city.”Reflection: After being stoned and left for dead, Paul got back up and returned to the city. His perse...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Glory to God Alone
October 2nd, 2025
Scripture: Matthew 23:12“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”Reflection: Our human nature craves recognition, but pride always leads to a fall. Jes...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Decreasing for Christ to Increase
October 1st, 2025
Scripture: John 3:30“He must increase, but I must decrease.”Reflection: Paul and Barnabas refused to take credit for the miracles God performed through them. Instead, they pointed people to the living...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Strength Greater Than Fear
September 30th, 2025
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”Reflection: Fear whispers lies that keep us quiet and still. But God’s Spirit inside of us is stro...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Courage to Be a Witness
September 29th, 2025
Scripture: Acts 14:9-10“Paul… said in a loud voice, ‘Stand upright on your feet.’ And he sprang up and began walking.”Reflection: Paul had the courage to speak boldly to the crippled man, trusting the...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Role of Prophecy in the Church
September 28th, 2025
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21"Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good."Reflection: Prophecy can be a powerful tool for guidance and encouragement within t...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Light of Christ Dispels Darkness
September 27th, 2025
Scripture: John 1:5"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."Reflection: Jesus is the light of the world, and His truth dispels the darkness. In a world filled with conf...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Being Alert and Awake
September 26th, 2025
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."Reflection: We are called to be alert and awake, recognizing th...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Power of the Gospel
September 25th, 2025
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."Reflection: The Gospel has the power to chan...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Perseverance Through Persecution
September 23rd, 2025
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12"In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."Reflection: The early church faced significant persecution, yet it led to the spread of t...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Unending Acts of the Holy Spirit
September 22nd, 2025
 Scripture: Acts 1:8"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Reflection: T...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Eternal Impact of the Gospel
September 21st, 2025
 Scripture: John 3:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Reflection:The gospel has eternal implications...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Living the Gospel
September 19th, 2025
Scripture: Matthew 5:16"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."Reflection:Living the gospel means letting your light...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Transforming Lives
September 18th, 2025
 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"Reflection:The gospel transforms lives, making us new creations in Chris...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Division and Truth
September 17th, 2025
 Scripture: Luke 12:51"Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division."Reflection:The gospel can create division because it confronts sin and challenges the status quo. Refl...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Full Forgiveness
September 16th, 2025
 Scripture: Isaiah 1:18"Come now, let us settle the matter, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."R...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Power of the Gospel
September 15th, 2025
 Scripture: Romans 1:16"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." Reflection:The gospel...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Overcoming Deception
September 13th, 2025
 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15"And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness."Reflecti...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Living with Purpose
September 12th, 2025
    Scripture: Joshua 1:9"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."Reflection:God's call com...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Authority in Christ
September 11th, 2025
   Scripture:Luke 10:19"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."Reflection:As believers, we have been given aut...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Discernment by the Spirit
September 10th, 2025
   Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10"To another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another ...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Confidence in the Spirit
September 9th, 2025
   Scripture: Romans 8:11"And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit w...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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September 8th, 2025
   Scripture: Acts 13:4-5"So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the s...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Joy of Salvation
September 7th, 2025
   Scripture:Psalm 51:12 "Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."Reflection:The early church was filled with joy and sincerity as they praised God and wi...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Generosity and Sharing
September 6th, 2025
   Scripture:Acts 4:32-35  "All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Living in Community
September 5th, 2025
  Scripture:Psalm 133:1 - "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"Reflection:The early church was marked by unity and shared life. They cared for one another's needs an...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Power of Prayer
September 4th, 2025
   Scripture:Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transce...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Breaking Bread Together
September 3rd, 2025
   Scripture:1 Corinthians 10:16-17 - "Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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The Power of Fellowship
September 2nd, 2025
   Scripture:Hebrews 10:24-25 - "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one a...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Devotion to the Apostles' Teaching
September 1st, 2025
   Scripture:Acts 2:42 - "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Reflection:The early church prioritized learning from the apostl...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Spirit-Empowered Agreement
August 30th, 2025
   Scripture: Acts 13:3 "Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off."  Reflection: The church in Antioch demonstrated powerful spiritual agreement when confirming G...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Spirit-Directed Daily Life
August 29th, 2025
 Scripture: Romans 8:14 "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."  Reflection: Being Spirit-led isn't just for Sunday services - it's for our daily lives. As we go about ou...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Spirit-Empowered Gifts
August 28th, 2025
 Scripture: Romans 12:6 "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." Reflection: The Antioch church operated in spiritual gifts, with prophets and teachers serving together. ...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy
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Spirit-Sent Mission
August 27th, 2025
 Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I hav...  Read More
by Mark Greenroy