Monthly Archives: April 2017

working britches

devotional post # 1,983 Luke 12:35-36 Luk 12:35 “Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning; Luk 12:36 be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks … Continue reading

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perspective on present possessions

Today’s devotional thought by Jefferson Vann Luke 12:32-34 Luk 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is delighted to give you the kingdom. Luk 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves wallets that … Continue reading

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pursuing grace

WHAT ARE YOU AFTER? Luke 12:29-31 Luk 12:29 So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. Luk 12:30 Because all the nations of the world … Continue reading

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worry and the wardrobe

SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE Luke 12:27-28 Luk 12:27 Think about how the flowers grow; they do not work or produce clothing. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! Luk 12:28 And … Continue reading

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maturity without worry

WHO FILL THE GAPS? Luke 12:22-26 Luk 12:22 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “For this reason, I tell you, do not worry about your soul, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. Luk 12:23 … Continue reading

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one last heartbeat

WHAT REALLY MATTERS? Luke 12:16-21 Luk 12:16 He then told them a parable: “The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop, Luk 12:17 so he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, because I have nowhere to … Continue reading

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prayer and possessions

IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE A GREED ENGINE? Luke 12:13-15 Luk 12:13 Then someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Luk 12:14 But Jesus said to him, “Man, who made me … Continue reading

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renouncing the revelation

WHAT IS YOUR BACK-UP PLAN? Luke 12:10-12 Luk 12:10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the person who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. Luk 12:11 But when … Continue reading

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the higher court

WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Luke 12:8-9 Luk 12:8 “I tell you, whoever admits allegiance to me before men, the Son of Man will also admit that he is connected to before God’s angels. Luk 12:9 But the one who … Continue reading

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five sparrows

YOU ARE VALUABLE TO HIM Luke 12:6-7 Luk 12:6 Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assarions? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Luk 12:7 In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not … Continue reading

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