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Sometimes a word of encouragement means the world to someone. I was thinking about what it means to be with God while still on Earth (not in heaven) and the verse about dwelling in the house of the Lord came to mind.

Remember how I indicated in yesterday's devotions that we should seek God's wisdom and help? So, this is how we should approach God regarding anything and everything.

What did you think of yesterday's challenge? Is there something you need to remind yourself of frequently?  Don't put yourself down for needing the reminder, but let the Holy Spirit use it to draw your deeper into your relationship with God.

When looking for direction in life there is only one truth in this world that matters. The Holy Bible. Nowadays people feel the need…

"I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." Psalms 9:1

I love bread, it's one of my favorite foods. Bread has been a staple food for centuries. Bread is a pretty basic food that can be prepared with just a few ingredients. It's a pretty simple way to provide nourishment to hungry bellies throughout the world. Jesus explains in John 6:32-35, that he is the "Bread of Life." What does that really mean?

In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus spent some time talking about Good Fruit vs. Bad Fruit. Similar to the Fruits of the Spirit we talked about yesterday, Jesus taught that people will know His followers based on the fruit that they produce:

Take a moment to rest your palm on your heart and feel your heartbeat! Did you know that your heart pumps blood 100,000 times every day throughout your body?

In our fallen human state, we are incapable of the perfect love that our hearts desire. Christ, however, has set the example for us and described how we should love others in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Did you know that God created you on purpose and for a purpose?

It is easy to give thanks and praise God in the good times, but what about is the hard times? The verse we looked at yesterday, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, calls us to “give thanks in all circumstances.” Let’s look at how some of our heroes of the faith praised and thanked God even in difficult times.

There is no escape! God has plans and a calling for each one of us, sometimes that calling or nudge to do something is…