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How Do I know If I Really Have Discernment?

Cindy Dawson

1-minute reflection for Thursday, 2/5/26

Don’t assume you have discernment because of your age, the number of years you have attended church, or the fact that you had Christian parents. The question you must ask yourself is this: How much have I studied the Bible for myself? (Have I read it cover to cover? How many times have I read it?)

Notice I did not say, How many times do you go to church each week? or How many books about the Bible have you read?

Reflect on the following verse:

 “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:14

This verse is saying that by the constant use of God’s Word you will train yourself to be discerning.

The only way to develop discernment is by studying God’s Word for yourself. You can’t depend on just listening to teachers. That may be easier, but you could be misled.

“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11

The Bereans are praised for checking the teaching against the Scriptures, and the teacher was the Apostle Paul! Go and do likewise!

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Shine Your Light in a Dark World

Cindy Dawson

1-minute reflection for Tuesday, 2/3/26

Jesus taught His disciples saying,
 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

Reflect on this: Light and darkness cannot exist in the same space because light dispels darkness just as the rising sun does every morning. We must remember that wherever we take the light of Christ, we are dispelling darkness.

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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The Greatness of Our Lord

Cindy Dawson

1-minute reflection for Friday, 1/30/25

“You have searched me, Lord,
    and you know me.
 You know when I sit and when I rise;
    you perceive my thoughts from afar.
 You discern my going out and my lying down;
    you are familiar with all my ways.
 Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.
 You hem me in behind and before,
    and you lay your hand upon me.
 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
    too lofty for me to attain.” (comprehend) Psalm 139:1-6

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Set Your Hearts on Things Above

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 1/27/26

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2 (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

My thoughts: It is so easy to become consumed with the problems and concerns of our present life here on earth and neglect our time with our Lord. Let every day begin by setting our hearts and minds on the things of God through prayer and time in His Word.

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Understanding Truth: Guarding Against Propaganda

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Monday, 1/26/26

“The naive believes everything,
But the sensible person considers his steps.” Proverbs 14:15

A lot of false information and propaganda is being disseminated in our world today. That’s why it is so important to know the truth and not be misled by propaganda.

Propaganda:  Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular cause, doctrine, or point of view.

The Bible is not quiet on this subject:

“The first to plead his case seems right,
Until another comes and examines him.” Proverbs 18:17

“A trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness declares lies.” Proverbs 14:5

“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” Proverbs 25:2

(This verse suggests that diligence and investigation are honorable pursuits for discovering truth.)

“If a lie is repeated often enough, people will eventually come to believe it.” Adolf Hitler

NOTE: An excellent news source on world events is Amir Tsarfati’s Telegram page. Amir is an Israeli Believer, Bible Teacher, author, and speaker. Go to his website, Behold Israel, then click on the News tab to sign up for his Telegram page. There, you can get minute-by-minute updates on what is happening in the Middle East and around the world.

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 NASB.

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Contemporary Church Challenges: Insights from Corinthians

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Sunday, 1/25/26

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

“The current situation within the contemporary church is not vastly different from that of Corinth. The body is under attack from the culture, from false teachers, and from the old sin nature of its members. So Paul’s admonition is for today!” (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Why Were the Pharisees So Blind?

Cindy Dawson

Honestly, I just don’t understand how the Pharisees could be so blind! Jesus did countless miracles, many never seen before (healing the blind), yet they refused to listen to Him. They refused to consider what He had to say. In fact, they wanted to kill Him.

“Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.” Mark 3:6

They refused to listen to Jesus because they were not looking for or desiring the Truth. They certainly didn’t love the Truth. This should be a warning to us today, because the consequences of not loving the Truth are dire.

” … wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.” 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

This is the downfall of many people. Just like the Pharisees and teachers of the law, they love what they want to believe more than they love the truth. This is willful ignorance, which is different from innocent ignorance.

Willful ignorance is a deliberate choice to ignore or reject clear knowledge of God, often stemming from a desire to follow personal preferences. Whereas innocent ignorance is unintentional.

Five hundred years before the advent of Jesus, the prophet Zechariah warned God’s people:

This is what the Lord Almighty says: … These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.

“Therefore love truth and peace.” Zechariah 8:14-19 (emphasis mine)

We don’t have to be ignorant of the Truth. God’s Word is truth.

Jesus prayed for His disciples, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”

Did you know that the Bible is the best-selling book in history? It is estimated that between 5 and 7 billion copies have been printed! It has been translated into over 700 languages! And, the Bible is selling significantly more now than ever, with sales in the U.S. experiencing a multi-year boom since 2021, setting new records in 2024 and on track to exceed them in 2025!

God has given us the source of Truth, and it is readily available. May we embrace this priceless gift!

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Compassion for the Helpless

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 1/23/26

“Blessed [by God’s grace and compassion] is he who considers the helpless;
The Lord will save him in the day of trouble. 
The Lord will protect him and keep him alive;
And he will be called blessed in the land;” Psalm 41:1-2a AMP

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 73 million abortions are performed every year.

The most helpless and vulnerable persons in the world are the ones yet unborn.

Pray for God to open hearts and minds to Truth.

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Finding Strength in God’s Word

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, 1/22/26

“As for God, his way is perfect:
    The Lord’s word is flawless;
    he shields all who take refuge in him.
For who is God besides the Lord?
    And who is the Rock except our God?
It is God who arms me with strength
    and keeps my way secure.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
    he causes me to stand on the heights.” Psalm 18:30-33

A psalm of David when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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The Bible’s Unique Power

Cindy Dawson

Quote of the Week for 1/21/26

“The Bible is the only book that, when you finish it, you can immediately start again and not feel like you’re reading the same old stuff or not learning anything new.”

Amir Tsarfati & Barry Stagner from the book Until He Comes

“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13 AMP

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 NASB

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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