REMEMBER TO ENCOURAGE!​​ – Hebrews 3:13 Devotional

by | Dec 30, 2025 | Hebrews

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REMEMBER TO ENCOURAGE​!​​

Hebrews 3:13 – Devotional

Hebrews 3:13

“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.“

I recall Professor Howard Hendricks commenting about how easy it is to dampen the fervor of a new Christian. All too often a more mature believer may react to their joy as they share a spiritual truth he or she has just discovered and blow it off as if a three year old could find such a thing.

Professor Hendricks always made a point of being so thrilled over the new believer’s discovery that he would overflow with excitement and encouragement. This sort of encouragement causes the new believer to want to spend even more time searching the Word.

Each of us has the choice to either encourage or discourage people. Sadly there is a third option. It is to simply ignore people. I have heard it said that being ignored is almost worse than being demeaned. It is like that person does not exist.

How do you rate in the encouragement department? Do others feel motivated to draw closer to the Lord after they have spent time with you? Do not let Satan have the victory because of your indifference. Be an encourager!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 30th: Malachi 1:1-2:17, Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 30th: Revelation 21:1-27, Psalm 149:1-9, and Proverbs 31:10-24

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CLEAN HANDS AND PURE HEART!​​ – James 4:8 Devotional

by | Dec 29, 2025 | James

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CLEAN HANDS AND PURE HEART​!​​

James 4:8 – Devotional

James 4:8

“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“

If You Knew Suzie, was a popular song back in the 1900’s. I had never really paid attention to a particular line from that song, but it is spiritually revealing: “She goes to church each Sunday, to sing and praise the Lord; but then come Monday she’s as busy as a Ford.” I have no idea what “busy as a Ford” implies but it’s not spiritual.

Sadly the pattern of many people is to act “spiritual” when around “church” people, then live like the world the rest of the time. God is never pleased with our double-mindedness.

The common practice of calling sin by some other name is unacceptable. Sin is sin and God hates sin. We are to confess our sin and allow Him to bring forgiveness and cleansing. Then we are to turn from our former ways and follow Him. This is the only way to get rid of the double-mindedness that plagues the church of Jesus Christ.

James 4:7 gives the necessary steps in submitting to God and resisting the devil! When we resist the devil, James says he will flee from us. We resist the devil by submitting to and focusing on God! Let God deal with him!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 29th: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 29th: Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, and Proverbs 31:8-9

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HIDDEN IN MY HEART​! – Psalm 40:5 Devotional

by | Dec 28, 2025 | Psalm

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HIDDEN IN MY HEART​​!

Psalm 40:5 – Devotional

Psalm 40:5

“I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is hidden in my heart.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 28th: Zechariah 12:1-13:9, Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 28th: Revelation 19:1-21, Psalm 147:1-20, and Proverbs 31:1-7

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THE NEVER FORGOTTEN NAME​! – Psalm 135:13 Devotional

by | Dec 27, 2025 | Psalm

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THE NEVER FORGOTTEN NAME​​!

Psalm 135:13 – Devotional

Psalm 135:13

“Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your fame, O LORD, throughout all generations.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 27th: Zechariah 10:1-11-17, Revelation 18:1-24, Psalm 146:1-10, and Proverbs 30:33

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

December 27th: Revelation 18:1-24, Psalm 146:1-10, and Proverbs 30:33

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IMMANUEL–GOD WITH US!​​ – Isaiah 7:14 Devotional

by | Dec 26, 2025 | Isaiah

IMMANUEL–GOD WITH US!

Isaiah 7:14 – Devotional

Isaiah 7:14

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has combined AI and Scripture to produce an original song entitled, “Immanuel!” inspired by Scripture from John 1, Matthew 1 & 28, Philippians 2, Romans 8. Russ would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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Immanuel (God With Us)

The Word became flesh and dwelt with us
We beheld His glory, full of grace
The only Son from the Father came
God revealed before our eyes

No one has seen the Father’s face
But the Son has made Him known

Immanuel, Immanuel
God with us, God with us
Immanuel, Immanuel
The Word made flesh, God with us

Though He was in very nature God
He humbled Himself, a servant King
Walking with us, bearing our grief
Heaven stepped into our need

Faithful to every promise spoken
Love has come in Jesus’ name

Immanuel, Immanuel
God with us, God with us
Immanuel, Immanuel
The Word made fles h, God with us

By His blood we’re brought near
Reconciled, no longer lost
Born again by His Spirit
Christ in us, our living hope

Immanuel, Immanuel
God with us, now God within
Immanuel, Immanuel
Nothing can separate us

“I am with you always”
To the end of the age
Immanuel

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May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

December 26th: Zechariah 9:1-17, Revelation 17:1-18, Psalm 145:1-21, and Proverbs 30:32

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December 26th: Revelation 17:1-18, Psalm 145:1-21, and Proverbs 30:32

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