Monthly Archives: November 2017

stewardship and strategy

devotional post # 2206 2 Corinthians 11:7-12 2Co 11:7 Or did I commit a sin in lowering myself so that you might be lifted up, because I preached God’s gospel to you for nothing? 2Co 11:8  I robbed other churches … Continue reading

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not an idiot

devotional post # 2206 2 Corinthians 11:4-6 2Co 11:4  Because if someone comes and announces another Jesus than the one we announced, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different … Continue reading

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different or dangerous?

devotional post # 2204 2 Corinthians 11:1-3 2Co 11:1  I wish you would put up with me as I display a little nonsense. Do put up with me!2Co 11:2  Because I am jealous with God’s jealousy for you, since I … Continue reading

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intensified influence

devotional post # 2203 2 Corinthians 10:15-18 2Co 10:15  We do not brag excessively about the hard work of others. But we do expect that as your faith increases, our degree of influence among you may be intensified,2Co 10:16  so … Continue reading

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first team

devotional post # 2201 2 Corinthians 10:12-14 2Co 10:12  Because we do not dare categorize or compare ourselves with some of those who are promoting themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves to one another, … Continue reading

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square in the face

devotional post # 2201 2 Corinthians 10:7-11 2Co 10:7  Look at us square in the face. If anyone is confident that his ministry comes from Christ, let him remind himself that just as he is from Christ, so also are … Continue reading

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the force of truth

devotional post # 2200 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 2Co 10:4  Because we do not use material weapons for our combat, but those divinely enabled to destroy strongholds.2Co 10:5  We demolish worldviews and every highly polished theory raised against the knowledge of … Continue reading

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milk toast

devotional post # 2199 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 2Co 10:1  I, Paul, myself am encouraging you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ– I who am humble when looking you in the face, but bold toward you when I am away!–2Co … Continue reading

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beyond words

devotional post # 2198 2 Corinthians 9:13-15 2Co 9:13  When they see the evidence of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission and your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for … Continue reading

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what good it does

devotional post # 2197 2 Corinthians 9:10-12 2Co 9:10  The one supplying seed to the planter and bread for food will supply and inrease your seed for planting and increase the harvest of your righteousness.2Co 9:11  You will be enriched … Continue reading

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