Monthly Archives: October 2017

begging to give

devotional post # 2186 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 2Co 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the blessing from God that has been given by the churches of Macedonia, 2Co 8:2 because during a severe test of suffering, their abundance … Continue reading

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forgetting the hurt

devotional post # 2185 2Co 7:14 Since whatever confident assertions I made to him about you, I was not ashamed to have made them. But just like everything we said to you was true, so also our confident assertions before … Continue reading

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the joy change can bring

devotional post # 2184 2 Corinthians 7:11-13 2Co 7:11 Because — look at the enthusiasm this godly sadness has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At … Continue reading

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the gamble of discipline

devotional post # 2183 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 2Co 7:8 Because even if I made you sad with my letter, I do not regret it– although I did regret it, because I see that that letter saddened you, although only for … Continue reading

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an encouraging report

devotional post # 2182 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 2Co 7:5 Because even when we entered Macedonia, our flesh could not relax, but we suffered in every way: battles on the outside, fears on the inside. 2Co 7:6 But God is the … Continue reading

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courage and faith

devotional post # 2181 2 Corinthians 7:2-4 2Co 7:2 Find room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. 2Co 7:3 I am not saying this … Continue reading

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separate to sanctify

devotional post # 2180 2 Corinthians 6:17-7:1 2Co 6:17 Therefore The LORD commands “Go out from the middle of them” and “be separate” says the LORD, and “Do not touch the impure thing, and “I will welcome you.” 2Co 6:18 … Continue reading

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only one covenant

devotional post # 2179 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 2Co 6:14 Do not be mismated with unbelievers, because what partnership does righteousness have with lawlessness, or what fellowship does light have with darkness, 2Co 6:15 or what harmony does Christ have with … Continue reading

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open wide

devotional post # 2178 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 2Co 6:11 Our mouth has been opened to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 2Co 6:12 You have not been narrowly limited by us, but you are narrowly limited in your own … Continue reading

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resume, line three

devotional post # 2177 2Co 6:8b We are treated like impostors, even though we are genuine servants; 2Co 6:9 like we are unknown, even though we are well known; like we are dying, and notice, we are alive; like we … Continue reading

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