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Viral Worship

What’s the latest viral controversy? If social media had existed in Jesus’ time, Mary’s act of worship in John 12:1-8 probably would have gone viral too!

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DevotionsRon ReidJuly 23, 2025Viral, Mary anointing, Worship, Judging others
I Wouldn't Have Done it That Way

Most of us are quick to decide something’s wrong just because it doesn’t look the way we expected.

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DevotionsRon ReidJuly 1, 2025Gideon, Trust, Obedience, Judges, tree, updated, update
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, updated
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?

It’s a phone call you never want to receive… words you never want to hear. 

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DevotionsRon ReidOctober 28, 2024Miracles, Miraculous, updated, update
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, updated
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
What Should I Watch?

Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV, etc… With so many “binge-ready” options available these days, an often-minimized spiritual dilemma is, “What kind of material is really appropriate for Christians to watch?”

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DevotionsRon ReidOctober 16, 2023Titus 1:15, Movies, TV, Violence, Sex, Profanity, updated
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, updated
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, updated
The Right Path For Your Life

What does Proverbs 3:6 mean when it says God will “show you which path to take”?

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DevotionsRon ReidOctober 19, 2021God's will, plan, path, making decisions, updated
The Finished Work of Christ

Understanding what God has revealed in Holy Scripture means coming to know God, Himself.

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DevotionsRon ReidSeptember 19, 2021propitiation, redemption, reconciled, sacrifice, finished work of Christ, updated
Without a Doubt

Christianity is not a blind faith. There is reliable evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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DevotionsRon ReidAugust 22, 2021Evidence for the resurrection
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