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Care for the Incarcerated

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A refection on 2 Timothy 1:16. Kenneth L. Samuel draws insights from Onesiphorus and his family encouraging Paul in jail. "No one really knows just how much possibility and potential are locked behind prison bars."

2 Timothy 1:16

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Imprisonment, Racism, Prison

Principles and Practices

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Faith without works is dead, word without flesh cannot save, principle without practice is empty. This devotional on 2 Peter 1:5 by Kenneth L. Samuel explores how ethics are a necessary component of real faith.

2 Peter 1:5

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Faith, Hypocrisy, Ethics, Good Works

Religion without the Rules

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Reflecting on Romans 2:14-15, Kenneth L. Samuel shares that catechisms that cater to religious protocol pale in comparison to the deep desires, delights, and inquiries that God has deposited in our hearts.

Romans 2:14-15

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Trust, Law, Heart

Who Knows?

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional on Joel 2:13-14, Kenneth L. Samuel reflects on the ambiguity of God's will to provide mercy toward the repentant and the faith needed to trust God regardless.

Joel 2:13-14

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Faith, God's Will, Trust

Too Much of What We Want

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"Drawing comparisons between Israelite idolatry and gun obsession in America, this devotional by Kenneth L. Samuel on Ezekiel 20:25 reflects on how permission to persist in lifeless devotion and death brings about destruction."

Ezekiel 20:25

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Guns, Devotion, Idolatry, Destruction

Can You Remember?

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on Ephesians 2:11-22, Kenneth L. Samuel discusses the importance to remember our own stories of struggle in order for us, the church, to include and accept others with various struggles.

Ephesians 2:11-22

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Compassion, Church, Community

Is There a Heart in the Treasury?

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Asserting that the way we spend our money reveals our true priorities, this devotional by Kenneth L. Samuel on Matthew 6:21 encourages us to invest in the things that we claim to value.

Matthew 6:21

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Money, Tithe, Generosity, Socialism

Older, and Sometimes Wiser

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A devotional reflection on John 8:7-9 by Kenneth L. Samuel which reminds readers that sometimes older and wiser people lead the way for change.

John 8:7-9

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Grace, Maturity, Mercy, Wisdom

Let's Start at the Beginning

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional for Proverbs 1:1-7, Kenneth Samuel highlights themes of wisdom and God's power by arguing that true wisdom comes from acknowledging God's presence and lordship first.

Proverbs 1:1-7

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Awareness Of God, Wisdom, God's Presence, Fear Of God

Larger Than Life Visions

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In this devotional on Psalm 132, Ken Samuel writes that just as David's vision for the temple fell to Solomon to fulfill, we should leave dreams and visions that are worthy of support beyond our lifetime....

Psalm 132:1-5

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Faithfulness, Hope, Wisdom

Free at Last

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In this devotional on Joshua 5:9, Kenneth Samuel discusses how slavery in Egypt effected the people of Israel and how God still worked through them to bring salvation to humanity.

Joshua 5:9

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Healing, Captivity, Israel, Salvation

In the Last Days

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In this devotional on Isaiah 2:2 and 4, Kenneth Samuel reflects that while much of what's prophesied about the end times is dread and doom, Isaiah also predicts positive changes in the world before the end.

Isaiah 2:2, 4

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Hope, Eschatology, Prophecy, End

Waters of Affirmation

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In this devotional on Luke 3:21-22, Kenneth Samuel reminds us that God calls us into his affirmation of baptism. What else must we do but live into the fulfillment of who God says we already are?

Luke 3:21-22

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Baptism, Sacraments, Water, Baptism Of Christ

A More Generous Generosity

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional on 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, Kenneth Samuel reflects on the example of the Macedonian believers to show that Christians are called toward a much greater generosity than that of convenience.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

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Generosity, Tithe, Giving, Sacrifice

Show and Tell

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this brief meditation on John 12:9, Kenneth Samuel reminds us that people are looking for someone like Lazarus, who was "a living manifestation of Jesus' power and a living illustration of Jesus' message."

John 12:9

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Dying And Rising With Christ, Jesus Christ's Work, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Lazarus Of Bethany

Dealing with Obstinacy

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional on Acts 19:8-9, Kenneth Samuel draws insights from the Apostle Paul on how we can respond when we are faced with obstinate rejection to the Gospel.

Acts 19:8-9

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Hardheartedness, Evangelism, Fear, Anger

What a Reward!

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This brief reflection on Acts 1:18-20 reflects on the consequences of sin and that grace of God available in Christ Jesus.

Acts 1:18-20

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Forgiveness, Sin, Judas Iscariot, Death

We All Have Our Moments

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This devotional on Psalm 22:1 offers a message of hope that God can use us as God's vessels even when we experience moments of dark and deep despair that empty us.

Psalm 22:1

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Sorrow, Providence, Despair

Jesus, Amazed!

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A reflection on Mark 6:4-6. Like the people of Nazareth, we may be missing hometown miracles because we keep missing God in the reflections of who we are and where we are.

Mark 6:4-6

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Awareness Of God, Miracle, Daily Living, Faith

A Knock at Midnight

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A devotional on Luke 11:5-8. Kenneth Samuel explores the faith it takes to knock on a door at midnight. He encourages us to have the same audacious faith to keep knocking until everyone is fed.

Luke 11:5-8

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Faith, Poverty, Injustice, Racism