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Understanding Daniel’s Prophecy: Hope in Troubling Times

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 8/8/25

“At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:1-3 NIV (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

The wise not only understand God’s salvation but are active in turning many to righteousness even during the most perilous times. God will reward them by making them “shine like the sun” throughout eternity. See Matthew13:43. (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

Personal note: I know that sometimes we procrastinate when it comes to studying prophecy, thinking it’s too difficult to understand. However, there is an excellent, easy-to-read book that I highly recommend. It lays out the deep connection between Daniel and Revelation: DISCOVERING DANIEL by Amir Tsarfati (available on Amazon)

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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God Is My Strength

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for 8/7/25

“I am always with you;
    you hold me by my right hand.
 You guide me with your counsel,
    and afterward you will take me into glory.
 Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
 My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart
    and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:23-26 NIV (emphasis mine)

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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Quote of the Week for 8/6/25

Cindy Dawson

“We must learn to take the high road of faith and reject false teachings. Even when it’s not popular, we must hold on to the truth.” Keith Green

This post was inspired by a post of my dear friend and brother in Christ, Alan Kearns, who lives in Scotland. I highly recommend his blog, Devotional Treasure.

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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Understanding the Biblical View on Good and Evil

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 8/5/25

“Woe to those who call evil good
    and good evil,
who put darkness for light
    and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
    and sweet for bitter.” Isaiah 5:20 NIV

My Thoughts: Don’t be surprised that the world rejects what the Bible calls sin. Now, more than ever, what the Bible calls sin is called good by the world. (Abortion is just one example.) It was also this way during the days of Noah. Hmmmm

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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Are You Prepared for Christ’s Return?

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Monday, 8/4/25

As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.  For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark;  and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.  Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left.  Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.

 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” Matthew 24:37-42 (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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Understanding John 15:5: The Vine and the Branches

Cindy Dawson

Sunday’s Memory Verse for 8/3/25

Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

Commentary: Fruitbearing is not only possible but certain if the branch remains in union with the vine, though uniformity of quantity and quality is not promised. But if the life of Christ permeates a disciple, fruit will be inevitable. Expositor’s Bible Commentary

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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Trusting God’s Goodness When We’re Weary

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 8/1/25

“How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
    and day after day have sorrow in my heart?
…. Look on me and answer, Lord my God.
    Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
…. But I trust in your unfailing love;
    my heart rejoices in your salvation.
 I will sing the Lord’s praise,
    for he has been good to me.” From Psalm 13 (vs. 2,3,5,6) (emphasis mine)

Read the entire Psalm HERE

Comments: Saul, in his jealousy, wanted David dead. David wondered why God didn’t do something. He was tired of running for his life. But then he remembered all the times God had rescued him and been good to him. When we reach our breaking point, let us pause and remember all the ways God has been good to us and sing His praise. God is always with us.

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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Quote of the Week, 7/30/25

Cindy Dawson

Even though it is not Christmas, this quote from J.I. Packer spoke to my heart today. May it speak to you as well.

“The Christmas spirit does not shine out in the Christian snob. For the Christmas spirit is the spirit of those who, like their Master, live their whole lives on the principle of making themselves poor – spending and being spent – to enrich their fellowmen, giving time, trouble, care and concern to do good to others – and not just their own friends – in whatever way there seems need.”
― J.I. Packer, Knowing God

 Jesus said, “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:35-36

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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Embracing God’s Patience

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotional for Tuesday, 7/29/25

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:8-9 NIV

“The apparent delay in Christ’s return is a gift of mercy, a sign that God is extremely patient. In His great love, He waits, granting people the opportunity to come to repentance and be saved, not wanting anyone to perish.” Jeremiah Study Bible Notes

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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Are We Willing to Put Truth Before Consequences?

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotional for Monday, 7/28/25

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (emphasis mine)

“It’s costly to be faithful. The early Church feared heresay more than it feared martyrdom. Faithfulness brings difficulty….. May God help us in these sad and bewildering times to be men and women who follow the Lord wherever He would go, who put truth first, who refuse to conform to the times.”

Ian Hamilton, President, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary

In His Love, Cindy

Before you go, please visit 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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