Author Archives: Jeff

Our love story

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Jeff

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”         Eph. 5:1-2 (NIV) Chapter         … Continue reading →

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The result of love

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Jeff

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love…” Eph. 5:1-2a (NIV) Chapter         (NIV) Audio              (3:42) Faith depends on the past, hope looks to the future, and love resides in the present. That is why … Continue reading →

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Faith, hope and love

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jeff

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor. 13:13 (NIV) Chapter         (NIV) Audio              (2:23) In Conformed to His Image, Ken Boa writes how love relates to both faith and hope … Continue reading →

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CMDA Weekly devotional

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Jeff

As you take advantage of CMDA’s weekly devotional for today, reflect on where your true hope lies.

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The results of true hope

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Jeff

“Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:24b-25 (ESV) Chapter         (ESV) Audio              (6:10) Today’s verse gives … Continue reading →

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Our true hope

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Jeff

“And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved.”       … Continue reading →

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Ill defined hope

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Jeff

“And you will feel secure, because there is hope;
 you will look around and take your rest in security.”          Job 11:18 (ESV) Chapter         (ESV) Audio              (1:59) In A Layman’s Guide to Applying the Bible, Walter Henrichsen … Continue reading →

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Walking in Hope

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Jeff

“If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.” 1 Cor. 15:19 (ESV) Chapter         (ESV) Audio              (6:48) In his book, A Layman’s Guide to Applying the Bible, Walter Henrichsen describes … Continue reading →

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CMDA Weekly Devotional

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Jeff

As you take advantage of CMDA’s weekly devotional for today, remember that true faith is always revealed by works that bear fruit.

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Faith and works

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jeff

“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 (ESV) Chapter         (ESV) Audio              (2:57) It is one thing to believe in God…but real faith expresses itself in action. Because real faith recognizes that there … Continue reading →

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