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Words of Hope Devotional Archives |
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Remember the Poor
By Steve Petroelje
Has it ever occurred to you that the wealth God allows you to accumulate may not be for you, but for the benefit of others? Jesus told the rich young man to go, sell everything he had, and give it to the poor. “Then come follow me.” The giving away was for the sake of the coming and the following. Mark says that “Jesus looked at him and loved him. |
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The Right Priorities
By Steve Petroelje
Far too many people are living with upside-down priorities, putting earthly things ahead of spiritual things. They are working too many hours to the detriment of their marriage. They are so engrossed in their hobbies that they are missing out on time with their kids.
Our priorities should be: first, our relationship with God, then others |
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Who Is Your Master?
By Steve Petroelje
God is our master and anything that captures the attention of our heart more than the Lord is an idol. Money and the things it buys can quickly tempt us to break the first commandment. An overemphasis on such things will distract us from the greatest treasure: Jesus Christ. Jesus reminds us that our focus should not be on stuff that can be lost or |
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Your Net Worth Is Not Your Personal Worth
By Steve Petroelje
Despite their fatigue, the faces of a couple holding their newborn child radiate with joy. This is usually the first picture I get when I visit new parents in the hospital. The second is a picture of life, innocence, and dependency: a son or daughter, with eyes still closed to the world, tightly wrapped, sound asleep, surrounded by love—both ours |
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Remember Who Is in Control
By Steve Petroelje
Investment portfolios shrink, home values plunge; employers are forced to break the tough news to their employees: their jobs no longer exist. Savings are depleted, bills go unpaid, budgets are slashed or frozen. These are familiar realities encountered in the past year. Should we panic, resort to desperation, or stop loving our neighbor in order |
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