by leaps and bounds
An Arise Ministries Network
Category: Devotional
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And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s…
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Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ…
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I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) One Christmas song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” What makes the Christmas…
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And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereof the fat of the peace offerings. The fire shall ever be burning upon the…
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). No doubt, I am a football fanatic. High school, college, pro — I enjoy it all. Maybe you have noticed an interesting sight on many televised games. That…
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And now, Lord, behold their threatenings; and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were…
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And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8). Before going to work Tuesday morning, I listened to a very interesting — yet disturbing — news report. There was a job fair held…
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So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant. (I Kings 19:21) On February 19, 1519, the Spanish explorer…
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I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting (I Timothy 2:8). Let us define the word “disciple” — particularly “disciple of Christ.” A disciple is one who follows, learns from, and is devoted to one who is a teacher and a leader. However, a disciple does not become…
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Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven (Matthew 10:32-33). Denying Jesus is a terrible thing to do. Yet, at some time in our lives,…