Daily Devotion: November 30, 2025

Another perspective of a familiar Psalm. We typically associate Psalms 23:1-6 with the loss of a loved one. It is a common verse printed on the memorials that are distributed at funerals. However, let’s take a closer view and we will see there is so much more to take from this beautiful psalm of David. This Psalm is an expression of complete trust in God's total care, which is at the heart of its central message. God pursues us with His blessings. God is not an unintereste

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Daily Devotion: November 29, 2025

Lord Of The Sabbath

Study of Mark 2:23-28 Part 4 of 4

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In Mark 2:23-24 Jesus disciples were walking along a footpath through someone’s grain fields on the sabbath. They began picking heads of grain to eat. It was considered legitimate by scripture Deuteronomy 23:25. Pharisees however viewed it as reaping, an act of work which was forbidden on the sabbath Exod

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Daily Devotion: November 28, 2025

Biblical Reasons For Fasting

Study of Mark 2:18-22 Part 3 of 4

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The definition of fasting is “to voluntarily abstain from”. Initially Mark’s statement lets us know that the remaining followers of John The Baptist and the Pharisees were fasting, presumably while Jesus and His disciples were feasting at the home of Levi/Matthew. The disciples of John The Bapti

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Thanksgiving Day Devotion 2025

A Lifestyle of Gratitude

Scripture: "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The Reflection

Thanksgiving is often celebrated as an annual holiday, a time when we gather with loved ones and reflect on the past year's blessings. But for a Christian, the Bible calls for something much more profound: an ongoing lifestyle of gratitude. The Apostle Paul's instruction i

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Daily Devotion: November 27, 2025

Tax Collectors and Sinners

Study of Mark 2:13-17. Part 2 of 4

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Jesus went out from Capernaum to “the lake” otherwise known as the Sea of Galilee. This was the same location where the first disciples Simon Peter and Andrew were called by Jesus to follow Him Mark 1:16. Here in Mark 2:13 we read where Jesus was teaching a large crowd and it kept growing larger.

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Daily Devotion: November 26, 2025

Jesus and the Paralyzed Man Brought From Above. 

In all devotions click the verses written in bold and underlined. A box will then pop up with the scripture for you to read. 

Study of Mark: Part 1 of 4.

Mark 2:1-12. Jesus had made Capernaum his home base. It is believed based on writings as well as scripture that Jesus stayed with Peter and the event shared in this chapter of Mark is also believed to likely have taken place at Peter’s home. This is also evident in scripture,

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Daily Devotion: November 25, 2025

Read Micah 6:1-8. The prophet Micah lived in the 8th Century B.C. near the time we read about in 1 Kings 12:1-33.  During the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He was considered one of the Preexilic Prophets (previous to the exile of the Jews to Babylon in about 600 B.C.) He was speaking in the book of Micah mostly to the southern Kingdom of Judah, however his message is relative to us today. His primary message was for the people in Judah to  realize they were as guilt

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Daily Devotion: November 24, 2025

Study Of The Book Of Ruth Chapter Four

I. Boaz

Verse by Verse Commentary

Character Trait #1 – Boaz was proactive.

In Ruth 3:18, Naomi told Ruth that Boaz would not rest until he has settled it today. She knew what kind of a person Boaz was. And we see that her observations about Boaz were true. In Ruth 4:1, Boaz went up to the gate. The city gate is where important transactions would take place. And Boaz immediately started the ball rolling. First he notified his relative whom

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Daily Devotion: November 23, 2025

Study Of Ruth Chapter Three

Outline:

I. Ruth 3:1-6 Naomi’s Plan To Help Ruth Get Married

Application Notes Where They ApplyDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

II. Ruth 3:7-15 Boaz snd Ruth’s Conversation In The Dark

Application Notes Where They ApplyDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

III. Ruth 3:16-18 is A report from Ruth to Naomi

Application Notes Where They ApplyDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

Let Us Begin Our Study

I. Ruth 3:1-6 Naomi’s Plan To Help Ruth Get Married

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Daily Devotion: November 22, 2025

Study Of Ruth Chapter Two 

Outline:

I. Ruth 2:1-7 Ruth begins gleaning in Boaz’s field 

Application Notes Where It AppliesDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

II. Ruth 2:7-16 Boaz extends kindness to Ruth

Application Notes Where It AppliesDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

III. Ruth 2:17-23 A report from Ruth to Naomi

Application Notes Where It AppliesDiscussion QuestionsCross References 

Let Us Begin Our Study

I. Ruth begins gleaning Boaz’s field 

Ruth 2:1-7

Commentary

Ruth 2:1.

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Daily Devotion: November 21, 2025

Introduction To The Book Of Ruth and A Deep Dive Study Of Chapter One 

We begin with an introduction into the entire book of Ruth which is only 4 chapters. We will study each chapter beginning with chapter one today (below the introduction) and then chapters 2 through 3 over the coming days. 

Introduction: What can be learned from the story of Ruth?

God's care for all people: God cares for people regardless of their race, nationality, or status. God uses unlikely people: God ...

Daily Devotion: November 20, 2025

As a Christian we know we are supposed to walk by faith and we want to walk by faith but why is it so hard? Please read this devotion entirely. After some important words about faith below are 4 essentials to our walk of faith. We have more faith than we think. We had to have faith to believe. We believed when we accepted Jesus. By grace we have been saved through faith. So we believed by faith. Ephesians 2:8. We also have faith that we have eternal life and that Jesus wil

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Daily Devotion: November 19, 2025

Is it the devil? When people face trials, troubles and difficulties in their life you often hear them say they are facing an attack from the devil. Is it? Of course we know the evil one can cause harm to us and in our lives. Read the book of Job in the Bible and that fact is confirmed. However in many instances the troubled times we face, can be a direct consequence of our own actions or lack thereof. How so?

At the first sign of a problem do we turn inward or reach out to

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Daily Devotion: November 18, 2025

Study of the woman by the well

John Chapter 4

Do you feel broken? Thinking no one could ever benefit from hearing your story. Let us discuss about a woman that most likely could have related to how you’re feeling right now. Consider this scenario for a moment: She thought no one would be present at the well right now, so she could go and be there alone. She had heard others whispering behind her back and had seen how some would glare at her. Today was not a day she felt like

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Daily Devotion: November 17, 2025

Bible Study and Devotion: The Spirit Over the Deep

Scripture: Genesis 1:2 (ESV)

“The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.”

Introduction: The Canvas of Creation

Genesis 1:1 gives us the grand statement of origin: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:2 immediately follows with a description of the initial state of the earth. It was not a finis

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