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Artificial Intelligence:  A Blessing or a Threat?

When you hear the letters “AI,” what comes to mind?  Smarter computer systems?  More efficient solutions?  Or Hollywood-esque dystopian scenarios that threaten human control? 

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DevotionsRon ReidMarch 22, 2025Artificial Intelligence, AI, Human ingenuity
There's a Flag on the Play

Questionable officiating can ruin the game.  But what if the feeling of unfair treatment extends far beyond the football field?

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DevotionsRon ReidFebruary 2, 2025Unfair treatment, football
Looking Past the Christmas Card

When you picture the nativity story, what comes to mind?

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DevotionsRon ReidDecember 17, 2024Christmas, Nativity, Birth of Jesus
Beyond Thanksgiving

When was the last time you gave thanks for the future… for something you can’t see yet, or for an uncertain outcome? 

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DevotionsRon ReidNovember 24, 2024Thanksgiving, Future, Prayer, Give thanks, 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Miracles:  Myths or Foundations of Faith?

Are miracles an essential part of the Christian faith?

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DevotionsRon ReidOctober 28, 2024Miracles, Miraculous
More Stuff!

What does the Bible say about our approach to spending and finances?

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DevotionsRon ReidAugust 21, 2024Sharing, Money, Wealth, Spending habits
Football and Foot Washing

The most controversial topic during this year’s Super Bowl was actually: Washing Feet!

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DevotionsRon ReidFebruary 23, 2024Foot Washing, Humilty, Cleansing from sin
Christmas All Year Long

We don’t often talk about the birth of Jesus in July. Are there any lessons from the Christmas story that we can keep in our hearts all year long?

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DevotionsRon ReidDecember 19, 2023Christmas
September Salt

In September 1973, Dr. Dave started Growing Christians Ministries with this simple devotional sent to the students in his former youth group. 50 years later, GCM now reaches millions of Christians around the world!

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DevotionsRon ReidSeptember 25, 2023Salt, Matthew 5:13, Salt of the earth, Colossians 4:6
But You're Already so Good!

Taking a relaxed attitude that we’re no longer obligated to work hard in our spiritual lives is a dangerous mindset.

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DevotionsRon ReidMay 17, 2023Service, Guard, Worship
When Things Don't Go Our Way

If God is in control of everything, why does He allow so many trials in our lives?  

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DevotionsRon ReidFebruary 25, 2023Joy, James
A Good Thing Gone Bad

What can we learn from the odd story of the bronze serpent in the wilderness?

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DevotionsRon ReidOctober 5, 2022Bronze Serpent, Moses, Idol, Worship, Picture of Salvation
Dependence on the Cloud

Have you ever wished you could see and feel God’s presence like the Israelites did?

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DevotionsRon ReidAugust 1, 2022exodus, Cloud, Holy Spirit
The Seven C’s of Decision-Making

Christians can navigate through life’s innumerable decisions while successfully discerning God’s will.

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Ron ReidJune 22, 2022updated, making decisions, life changes, What should I do?
The Hardest Thing to Give Away

Overcoming the difficulty of offering true forgiveness can set you free.

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DevotionsRon ReidMay 22, 2022Forgiveness, Updated, updated
Your Way is Not the Only Way

When certain lifestyle choices aren’t precisely defined in Scripture…

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DevotionsRon ReidApril 21, 2022Update, updated, disagreements
The Last Thing My Dad Ever Said to Me

Caring for our aging parents and the elderly is a not only a biblical command, but a privilege.

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DevotionsRon ReidApril 17, 2022Caring for the elderly, Care for widows
Feeling Unimportant?

Have you ever felt like you don’t have the right gifts to serve God?

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DevotionsRon ReidApril 10, 2022Christian service, Unimportant, Paul, updated, update
Planned and Prayed for, but Prevented

What’s the biblical answer when your good and godly plans don’t work out?

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DevotionsRon ReidMarch 19, 2022updated, prayer, plans, God's will
Dealing with Doubts

We’ve all had doubts about the Christian faith at one time or another. Is there an easy solution?

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DevotionsRon ReidFebruary 18, 2022Doubt, Peter, John the Baptist, Thomas, Updated, updated, Faith
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