August 14 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations… — James 1:2

Fiery Trials

Peter, as well as James, tells us that we should not be amazed when the fiery trials come upon us. It should be expected that our faith would be tried by fire that it might come out as pure gold. Therefore, God puts us through these trials of fire, that we may be sanctified and refined. Christ looks into our hearts. Is your heart troubled this day? Is it filled with anxieties, with insoluble problems? Christ, indeed, empathizes with you.... More

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August 13 Jesus said to her, "Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?" — John 11:40

A Glimpse of His Glory

Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the transfiguration of Christ. Jesus took the disciples north of the Sea of Galilee to Mount Hermon, and there they went up to the top of that Mount of Transfiguration. He left the other disciples and took the inner circle, John, James, and Peter, a little bit farther. There they saw Christ with Moses and Elijah, who appeared from the dead and talked with Him. At that time, Christ allowed something of His... More

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August 12 But I have a few things against you: You permit that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess — Revelation 2:20

Tolerance

We live in a very tolerant society. One example of this is that you will never see anybody on a talk show, no matter what they have done—whether they've committed murder, adultery, or rape—you'll never hear a whisper that they are sinners. It is because we are a "tolerant" people. All other virtues have disappeared except that of tolerance. Nobody would dare say, "Tch, tch, you shouldn't have done that. That is a sin, and you are... More

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August 11 Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, on the day of temptation in the wilderness — Hebrews 3:7-8

Do not Boast about Tomorrow

I remember some years ago a young man from a Christian home came to see me in my office. He was living a wild life and I spoke with him for a good while. I explained to him the Gospel and urged him to turn his life over to Christ. He said to me, "Dr. Kennedy, I want you to know that I believe everything you said. I know it is all true. I know it because my parents taught it to me as a child, and I want you to know something else. I have every... More

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August 10 I must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work. — John 9:4

Redeeming the Time

My friend, have there been kind and loving things you have planned to say to your child? Have you been planning to spend time with your son before he becomes a man? Has there been some praise you wanted to give to your wife or husband? Has there been some kindness you have been thinking about doing but have always put it off. You were just too busy. We have no tomorrow. There is no yesterday. We have only today. "This is the day that the... More

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August 9 Give, and it will be given to you: Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will men give unto you. For with the same measure you use, it will be measured unto to you. — Luke 6:38

Giving

Tithing is God's method of sanctifying and maturing Christians, and making us more like Christ. Since selfishness and covetousness are two of the root problems of humankind, we need to learn how to cut out that taproot and be set free. Malachi 3 is the only place in the Bible where God says, "Test Me." Can you believe that? What an incredible condescension. God says to put Him on trial—"Test Me now in this … if I will not open... More

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August 8 As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field he flourishes. For the hot wind passes over it, and it is gone, the place where it was is not known. — Psalm 103:15-16

This Life Versus Eternity

Once, when leaving a building, I opened a door thinking it was an exit, only to discover that I had stepped into a tiny broom closet! Of course, I stepped out instantly and closed the door. I probably was in there only one or two seconds at the most. Now, wouldn't it be extraordinarily odd, if I were to spend the rest of my life talking about that little closet? Since it is without doubt if we have placed our trust in Christ, that we will... More

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Fiery Trials

A Glimpse of His Glory

Tolerance

Do not Boast about Tomorrow

Redeeming the Time

Giving

This Life Versus Eternity