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The Ripple Effect

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Sunday, 8/30/26


“Too often our call is to toss a pebble into the still waters, but we don’t see who gets touched by the ripples.” Grant P. Ferguson, Writing For Eternity

God doesn’t always show us what He is doing. We certainly can’t always see the big picture. But God does. Some of the things you are doing now or will do in obedience to God may someday bless and encourage someone you don’t even know.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” Genesis 17:7 (emphasis mine)

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How to Protect Yourself from False Teaching

Cindy Dawson

As we move forward through the last days, it is vitally important that we know how to recognize false teachers and false teaching. There is only one way to do that. We must know what the Bible says because it is the only indisputable source of Truth. Therefore, the only way to protect ourselves from deception is to read and study God’s Word.

“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.  Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2 NIV

Did you know that the average person can read the entire New Testament in 15 to 18 hours? To read the entire N.T. is a great place to start. If you spend only 30 minutes a day, you could do it in about one month! (I am not suggesting we don’t need to read the Old Testament.)

This is important because when you read the N.T. as a whole, you will notice things that may previously have escaped your attention. You will realize that the N.T. warns the believer about false teachers in every book except for one (Philemon).

The Apostles speak out against false teachers in the strongest language. Their warnings must not be ignored.

“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.  Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute.  In their greed these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.” 2 Peter 2:1-3 NIV

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,” Ephesians 6:13-14 NIV. Read full chapter

Over the next few Saturdays, I will post articles about false teaching and the need for discernment in the Church.

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Friday, 8/28/26

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 NIV

“It is said that on one occasion, a young man came to a great orator to be trained in oratory. In his first meeting with his famous teacher, the potential student began to talk without stopping. When the orator could finally get a word in, he said, “Young man, I will have to charge you a double fee.”

“A double fee? Why is that?”

“I will have to teach you two subjects. First, how to hold your tongue, and then how to use it.” (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” Genesis 17:7 (emphasis mine)

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Overcoming Doubts: Trusting God’s Call

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Thursday, 8/27/26

Do you ever question your calling (that which you believe God has called you to do)? If the answer is yes, don’t be surprised, because that is Satan’s attack on your mind. He wants to stop what you are doing. He wants you to give up.

Remember who Satan is: The deceiver (Revelation 12:9) and the father of lies (John 8:44).

Perhaps you have even prayed, Lord, I want to please you. Is this what you want me to do?

This is the answer to your prayer:

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIV

Are you earnestly seeking God? If you are, then trust Him to keep His promises.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV

Thank you, Lord, my God, for your precious promises. They are more precious than silver and gold.

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Now the Lord said to Abram, … I will bless those who bless you,
And the one who curses you I will curse.” Genesis 12:1&3

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Embracing Unseen Blessings

Cindy Dawson

Quote of the Week for Wednesday, 8/26/26

“God’s blessings are often unfolding right in front of us before we even realise it… Sometimes God is quietly writing the next chapter while we’re simply living the moment.” Steve Rebus, iChristian blog

This quote was a message to me from Steve Rebus. It is profound. God is working His plans, even when we have no earthly idea He is doing it! For more explanation, see my post, Count Your Blessings! Updated.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

Let us thank Him not only for what we can see, but also for what He is doing that is unseen!

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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The Impact of Gossip on Relationships

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Tuesday, 8/25/26

Someone once said:

“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”

Conclusion: Gossip – constantly talking about other people – is the lowest form of conversation.

“A gossip betrays a confidence,
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” Proverbs 11:13 NIV

“A perverse person stirs up conflict,
    and a gossip separates close friends.” Proverbs 16:28 NIV

Gossip may be interesting and entertaining, but it hurts the person being talked about.

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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Israel’s Enemies Will Face Judgement

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Monday, 8/24/26

The Prophet Joel prophesies that God will judge the nations for scattering His covenant people and dividing up His land.

“The Lord will roar from Zion
    and thunder from Jerusalem;
    the earth and the heavens will tremble.
But the Lord will be a refuge for his people,
    a stronghold for the people of Israel.

 “Then you will know that I, the Lord your God,
    dwell in Zion, my holy hill.
Jerusalem will be holy;
    never again will foreigners invade her.

 “In that day the mountains will drip new wine,
    and the hills will flow with milk;
    all the ravines of Judah will run with water.
A fountain will flow out of the Lord’s house
    and will water the valley of acacias.
 But Egypt will be desolate,
    Edom a desert waste,
because of violence done to the people of Judah,
    in whose land they shed innocent blood.
 Judah will be inhabited forever
    and Jerusalem through all generations.
 Shall I leave their innocent blood unavenged?
    No, I will not.”

The Lord dwells in Zion!” Joel 3:16-21 NIV (emphasis mine)

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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Under His Wings

Cindy Dawson

Meditation for Sunday, 8/23/26

“May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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The Armor of God, Simplified

Cindy Dawson

“We are up against the unseen power that controls this dark world and the spiritual agents are from the very headquarters of evil. Therefore, we must wear the “whole armour of God,” that we may be able to resist evil in its day of power, and that even when we have fought to a standstill, we may still stand our ground.”

Corrie ten Boom, Holocaust Survivor

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,  and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:13-17 NIV

You may have read many different explanations of these famous verses. But instead of complicating it, let’s break it down.

If you find yourself standing against evil, this is what you must do:

First, make sure you are wearing the full armor of God, not just some parts. For example, to have on the belt of truth, you have to know what the Bible says. It is our source of truth. Not only that, your only offensive weapon is the Sword of the Spirit, which is God’s Word. And how can we extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one unless we have the shield of faith. Faith in what? Faith in God’s Word!

Think about this: If you are born again, Jesus has already given you these gifts: righteousness, peace, and salvation. Just make sure you love the truth and count it more precious than silver and gold. Your ability to stand in the evil day will depend on it!

When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, He spoke the Word of God to him. All His answers were from the O.T. book of Deuteronomy. How well do you know Deuteronomy?

Be prepared!

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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Believing Without Seeing

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Friday, 8/21/26

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”  After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.

Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”  Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:18-19 and 24-29 NIV

I love this passage because it encourages me. We can say, “I haven’t seen, Lord, but I believe!”

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6 NASB

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