Tag Archives: opportunity

March 13 – Overcoming Character Flaws Related to Poverty

Posted on 03/12/2019 by rockyfort

Matthew 14:22-36; Leviticus 22-23; Proverbs 31 “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field when you reap, nor shall you gather any gleaning from your harvest. You shall leave them … Continue reading →

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October 12 – Lists of Sins, or Hearts of Love?

Posted on 10/12/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 39-40 Colossians 4 “Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer … Continue reading →

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May 18 – “Test? Nobody Told Me There Was Going To Be A Test!”

Posted on 05/18/2018 by rockyfort

1 Chronicles 4-6 John 6:1-21 “When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, ‘Where can we buy enough bread for all these people to eat?’ (Jesus asked Philip this question to test … Continue reading →

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December 13 – “But You Don’t Know My Circumstances”

Posted on 12/13/2017 by rockyfort

Philippians 1:12-30; Ezekiel 19; Isaiah 48 There were severe complications in his birth. Obstetricians used two pairs of forceps during the birth and one of those pairs ended up severing a nerve and causing partial paralysis of his face. The … Continue reading →

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April 25 – Paradigm Shifts

Posted on 04/25/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 10:34-48; Joshua 9-10; Job 25 In AD 312, Constantine was facing a battle for control of the Western Roman Empire. He had a vision of a cross in the sky hearing the words, “In this sign, you shall conquer.” … Continue reading →

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January 21 – Thinking About Money

Posted on 01/21/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 16; Genesis 27:46-28:22; Psalm 21 When it comes to building or repairing things, I am the last person to call for help. The Christmas before I got married, my family gave me a set of screwdrivers because they knew … Continue reading →

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December 3 – The Challenge, The Opportunity

Posted on 12/03/2016 by rockyfort

Luke 1:68-79; Malachi 3:5-12; Philippians 1:12-18a The play was designed for John Fuqua to cross over the middle to make the catch for the first down and get the Steelers into good scoring position. Time was running out, so it … Continue reading →

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February 10 – Not Me Lord

Posted on 02/10/2015 by rockyfort

Hebrews 7; Exodus 3:1-4:31; Psalm 41 There are times when it appears that I have it all together. On the outside, I look strong and confident as I go forward. In truth, no one knows my fears and weaknesses like … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged confidence, doubts, God, God's hands and feet, God's love, God's patience, lack of confidence, Moses, not me, opportunity, outward appearance, reluctance, sharing, strength

Tag Archives: opportunity

March 13 – Overcoming Character Flaws Related to Poverty

May 18 – “Test? Nobody Told Me There Was Going To Be A Test!”

April 25 – Paradigm Shifts

January 21 – Thinking About Money

December 3 – The Challenge, The Opportunity

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