Devotionals for Sunday, August 18, 2019

Today's Verse
A Daily Bible Verse, Thought, & Prayer
– John 4:24 –
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. (Full Devo)
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Passion for Praise
Daily Passages of Praise to Our Father
– Psalm 93:2 –
Your throne, O LORD, has stood from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past.
Daily Wisdom
Wisdom for Your Daily Walk with God
– 1 Corinthians 1:18 –
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
"God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with."
— Luis Palau —
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Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

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HEARTLIGHT GALLERY

Illustration of the Bible Verse Quote by Luis Palau
Illustration of the Bible Verse John 4:24
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Illustration of the Bible Verse Matthew 9:13
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Illustration of the Bible Verse Proverbs 11:25
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Illustration of the Bible Verse 2 Timothy 1:16
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