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When was the last time you stopped what you were doing, just to set your mind on things above? Maybe you are busy, but don't be too busy to get with God. Let me encourage you to take the time, even if you need to lock yourself in the bathroom for the next few minutes. Get alone and click on the link below to read today's devotional post. #BibleStudy #Colossians #Devotions #Discipleship

https://www.ramckinley.com/colossians-3-set-your-mind-on-things-above/

How much do you trust God? If a faith meter existed, how high on the scale would you rate? Do you rely on Him for only small things? Or can you put your trust in God for greater things? How about when you run into some of life's snags and challenges, can you still trust in the Lord? Click on the link below to read today's post, you'll be glad you did. #2Thessalonians #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #TrustGod

https://www.ramckinley.com/trust-god-in-all-your-circumstances/

The Epistle of James emphasizes our need to draw close to God. A love for worldly pleasures, though, can often become a hindrance which gets in our way. This post includes three ways we can draw close to God with pure motives. Click on the link below to read about them. #BibleStudy #Devotions #James #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/draw-close-to-god-and-not-to-the-world/

There is an interesting story in 1 Kings 13. It involves 2 nameless prophets. One was following the directives given by the Lord. The other deceived the first by leading him to disobey God  Click on the link below to read about his consequences. #2Kings #BibleStudy #Devotions #Howtoseries #Relationship

https://www.ramckinley.com/how-to-deal-with-deception-even-from-christians/

When Joshua told the people of Israel to be very careful to love the Lord their God, he said more as a warning than an encouragement. He warned them about the consequences of turning their backs on the Lord. Click on the link below to read how his advice effects us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Joshua #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/love-the-lord-your-god/

Psalm 119 revolves around God’s decrees, regulations, and commands. Before you decide this topic doesn't sound very interesting, hear me out first. Throughout the Psalm, the Psalmist made many commitments to the Lord and he also reminded us of many promises God made to us. Click on the link below to see how much this Psalm will relate to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Psalms

https://www.ramckinley.com/why-gods-instructions-are-important/

As Pharaoh stood in the way of releasing the Israelites from slavery, God sent ten plagues upon the Egyptians. Their preparation to leave Egypt became an annual feast called Passover.  Click on the link below to read why this historical event is important to us. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Exodus

https://www.ramckinley.com/obedience-to-god-is-important/

An expert in religious law asked Jesus how he could inherit eternal life. The Story of the good Samaritan addressed the question of, who is my neighbor? Jesus, however, didn't answer either of the expert's questions. Click on the link below to read how he got his answers. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Love #Luke

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-story-of-the-good-samaritan/

What comes to your mind when you think of the term “a religious person?”What does that person look like to you? Is that term a positive or negative one to you? This post also contains a short testimony of a time in my life. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Luke

https://www.ramckinley.com/are-you-religious-or-spiritual/

In the 4^th chapter of Revelation, the Apostle John described the Throne Room in Heaven by painting a word picture of its brilliance. It must be the most spectacular place in the entire universe. Click on the link below to read all about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #EndTimes #Revelation #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-throne-room-in-heaven/

Ezekiel said. "The end has come. It has finally arrived. Your final doom is waiting!" When the end comes, everyone on the face of the earth will have something in common. Click on the link below read this eye-opening post and find out what they have in common. #BibleStudy #Devotions #EndTimes #Evangelism #Ezekiel

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-end-is-coming/

In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, Jesus named two people, Lazarus and Abraham. With that said, was this a true story or a parable? Either way the lessons we can learn from it are real and evangelistic. Click on the link below to read what those lessons are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Luke

https://www.ramckinley.com/lazarus-and-the-rich-man/

The Bible mentions the illustration of the potter and the clay once in Jeremiah, twice in Isaiah, and once in the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul said the potter could make some pottery for special purposes and some for common use. Click on the link below to see which is best. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Jeremiah #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-potter-and-the-clay-in-the-bible/

John the Apostle observed a man casting out demons. How could he do such a thing? He wasn't even a part of the group following Jesus. Today's post is about centering your focus on Jesus. Click on the link below to read it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Luke

https://www.ramckinley.com/the-name-of-jesus/

God's people in the Old Testament often blamed God for their troubles. In Micah the Lord addressed their complaints and then issued some complaints of His own. He also told them what He requires of them. Click on the link below to read what those requirements are. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Micah #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/what-the-lord-requires-of-us/

The Lord declared a message of judgment to the nations in Isaiah 34. The significance of what is written in this chapter is confirmed in the book of Revelation and will affect billions and billions of people. Click on the link below to read what I'm talking about. #BibleStudy #Devotions #EndTimes #Isaiah #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/isaiah-34-the-destruction-of-edom/

Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes offered some insightful advice on how we should approach God. After using words like mindless, rash, and hasty, he continued by issuing a stern warning.

Click on the link below to see how God would describe your approach to Him. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Ecclesiastes #Prayer #worship

https://www.ramckinley.com/approach-god-with-confidence/

Galatians 6 talks about a law that we all must take to heart. It says, don't be misled. You will always harvest what you plant. Some Christians, though, will plant things in their lives that produce a harvest of sin. When their sin overtakes them, click on the link below to see how to help them get back onto the right path. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Galatians

https://www.ramckinley.com/you-harvest-what-you-plant/

In Matthew, Jesus taught where we should store our treasures. Our choices are either in heaven or on earth. Maybe you don't think you have any treasures. Or maybe you don't know what the Lord meant when He talked about your treasures. Click on the link below to see what this is all about. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew

https://www.ramckinley.com/store-your-treasures-in-heaven/

Paul and Silas ended up in a Philippi jail after being lied about, stripped, and beaten. One may have thought they missed God's will altogether. But in response to their bad treatment, they did something extraordinary. Click on the link below to read about it. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Evangelism #Stories

https://www.ramckinley.com/paul-and-silas-in-prison/