Category Archives: maturity

something to be proud of

20241120 something to be proud of Proverbs 20:1-30 (JDV). Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker; beer is a brawler; whoever goes astray because of them is not wise.Proverbs 20:2 A king’s terrible wrath is like the roaring of a lion; … Continue reading

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leaving the foundation

20230816 leaving the foundation Hebrews 6:1-12 (JDV) Hebrews 6:1 Therefore, let us let go of the first word about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and faith focused on God,Hebrews … Continue reading

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we must be weaned

20230815 we must be weaned Hebrews 5:11-14 (JDV) Hebrews 5:11 We have a great deal to say about this, and it is hard to explain since you have become too lazy to understand.Hebrews 5:12 And you see, by this time … Continue reading

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work quietly

work quietly 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:10 In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:11 You see, we hear that … Continue reading

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maturity builders

Ephesians 4:14-16 (JDV) Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching, by human cunning with cleverness in the techniques of deceit. Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the … Continue reading

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messy maturity

devotional post # 2025 Luke 18:15-17 Luk 18:15 But they were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw this, they began to object to those who brought them. Luk 18:16 But Jesus … 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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whole health

Luke 2:39-41 Luk 2:39 And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Luk 2:40 And the child continued growing and becoming strong, filled with wisdom, … Continue reading

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uncircumcised trees

Leviticus 19:23-25 Lev 19:23 “When you come into the land and plant any kind of tree for food, then you will regard its fruit as if it had a foreskin. Three years it will be uncircumcised to you; it must … Continue reading

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reflecting God’s particular purity

Leviticus 19:17-19 Lev 19:17 “You will not hate your brother in your heart, but you will reason frankly with your associate, or you will be responsible for a mistake because of him. Lev 19:18 You will not take vengeance or … Continue reading

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