“Study the Word, so that your faith may not stand in the
wisdom of men but in the power of God.” ~ Charles Spurgeon
This is one of the most potentially life-changing quotes I have ever posted.
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 10/28/25
“Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 2 Peter 3:3-4 Read full chapter
“Certainly many believers in the first century – Peter included – expected that Christ would return during their lifetimes. But now the scoffers were making light of this ‘coming’ he promised, causing God’s people to doubt whether Jesus’ promise was true.” (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)
Even today, scoffers still scoff. Don’t let them stop you from earnestly looking for His coming with anticipation and joy!
“Come Lord Jesus!” Revelation 22:20
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for Monday, 10/27/25
“Love must be free of hypocrisy. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor,” Romans 12:9-10 NASB Read full chapter (Or outdo one another in showing honor.)
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for 10/26/25
“When I consider your heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place,
what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?” Psalm 8:3-4
Facts you may not know:
How great is our God!
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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Have you ever tried to engage in a conversation about God’s Word with someone who held a different view, only to be shot down before you even got started? I have – on more than one occasion!
I have discovered that taking an authoritative stance usually shuts down any further discussion. And interrupting is a huge mistake. So what should we do?
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone..” Colossians 4:5-6 Read full chapter
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1Peter 3:15 Read full chapter
Greg Koukl, in his book TACTICS says this,
“Using simple leading questions is an almost effortless way to ease spiritual topics into a conversation…without seeming abrupt, rude, or pushy. Questions are engaging and interactive, probing yet amicable.”
Jesus often used questions in His interactions with a hostile crowd. Here are a few examples:
“I will also ask you a question. Tell me: John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin?” Luke 20:3-4
“He saw through their duplicity and said to them, “Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” Luke 20:23-24 Read full chapter
“Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?” Mark 2:9 Read full chapter
We can learn a lot about why a person believes what he does by asking questions. Most people are only too glad to have an opportunity to express their beliefs.
When you ask a question, you are showing interest in that person, and it’s an invitation to thoughtful dialog. Koukl suggests nicely asking questions like:
“It is not the Christian life to wound, embarrass, or play one-upmanship with colleagues, friends, or even opponents, but it’s a common vice that anyone can easily fall into.” Hugh Hewitt
I used to think that if the conversation didn’t go anywhere, the other person was just unreasonable. In other words, it was their fault we couldn’t have a friendly discussion. But now, I realize that it was really my fault because I didn’t know how to engage in a conversation with someone who has differing views. But I am learning.
The big takeaway for me was this: Instead of immediately correcting or quoting Scripture, ask questions. That way, you will have a better understanding of why they believe what they believe and where the weaknesses are in their viewpoint. I have barely touched the surface on what Koukl can teach us. I hope you will look at the free sample.
I highly recommend Greg Koukl’s book TACTICS. Read a sample HERE.
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for Friday, 10/24/25
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NASB)
The Greek word translated be diligent is spoudazo. It means to be diligent, eager, earnest, or to exert oneself with haste and zeal to accomplish something. It encapsulates the idea of giving one’s best effort, not just working hard but doing so with a focused intention, often driven by a desire or need.
What is it we are trying to accomplish? It is to accurately handle the word of truth and so be approved by God. And what if we don’t? Someday we will stand before God and be ashamed.
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for Thursday, 10/23/25
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV (emphasis mine)
I love the story of David being anointed king over Israel. When Jesse brought out his sons before Samuel, the Lord rejected them all, one by one. A little confused perhaps, Samuel asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”
Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, but he is tending the sheep.” They brought him in from the fields and the Lord said, “He is the one.”
“ So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.” (v. 13) Read full chapter
In His Love, Cindy
Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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Quote of the Week for 10/22/25
“Wise Christians surround themselves with reminders of God’s goodness as a way to move beyond their pasts.” Pastor David Jeremiah
After Joseph became 2nd in command to Pharaoh in Egypt, he had two sons.
“Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh[a] and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” The second son he named Ephraim[b]and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” Genesis 41:51-52 Read full chapter
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 10/21/25
“I waited patiently for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:1-2 NIV
I remember the first time I read these verses and the awe I felt knowing this was my testimony. In one of my oldest Bibles, it was dated 1984, 1986, and 1988. God’s Word is alive and active. (Hebrews 4:12)
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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1-minute devotion for Monday, 10/20/25
“I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:10-11 NIV Read full chapter
May our hearts be a storehouse of God’s Word so that the Holy Spirit can bring to mind the verses necessary for our guidance.
In His Love, Cindy
Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.
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