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Seven-Day Devotional: Living a Life of Thanksgiving — Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure

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“What do you have that you did not receive?” — 1 Corinthians 4:7 Thanksgiving is not a season—it’s a posture of the soul. Gratitude is not an emotion—it’s a way of stewardship. Stewardship is not an obligation—it’s worship in motion. Day 1 - The Heart of Thanksgiving: Gratitude as Worship Old Testament: Psalm 100:4 Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gospel: Luke 17:15–19 Gratitude begins where entitlement ends. It is the voice of the redeemed saying, “I know who brought me here.” Thanksgiving is not polite manners—it’s prophetic witness. Gratitude slows the soul and centers it in grace. Grateful people see God even in the small things. Speak three specific thank-yours to God today—out loud. Day 2 — The Stewardship of Time: Redeeming the Moments Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Epistle: Ephesians 5:15–16 Gospel: John 9:4 Time is sacred currency… you can only spend it. Redeeming time means aligning your daily living with eternal purpose. Steward your minutes as miracles. Reclaim one wast...
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Seven-Day Devotional: Sovereignty and Our Choices — A Daily Reflection

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Day 1: Joseph’s Resilience Scripture: Genesis 50:20 Reflection: How do Joseph’s choices demonstrate God’s sovereignty at work in adversity? Action Step: Write one example from your life where God used difficulty to move you forward. Day 2: The Prodigal’s Return Scripture: Luke 15:11–32 Reflection: What does the father’s grace teach you about the importance of your choices? Action Step: Identify one area where you need to “return home” spiritually this week. Day 3: God’s Sovereign Plan Scripture: Romans 8:28 Reflection: Consider how you see God’s goodness woven into your life experiences. Action Step: Journal one recent moment where God worked something for your good. Day 4: The Weight of Decisions Scripture: 1 Samuel 8 Reflection: How did the Israelites’ request for a king shape their history? What can you learn from this about your own choices? Action Step: Identify one decision you need to make with greater intentionality. Day 5: Identity in Christ Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9...
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Christ and the Powers: An Exposition of Colossians 1:16

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Colossians 1:16 “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” Colossians 1:16 stands as one of the most profound Christological declarations in the New Testament. The apostle Paul locates Christ not only at the center of salvation history but also at the center of creation and cosmic order. Here, “thrones, dominions, rulers, and authorities” represent realities beyond human comprehension—spiritual and systemic. For captivity theology, this text unveils a paradox: powers created through Christ for His glory are now alienated from God through the rebellion of humanity, working in opposition to God’s purposes until Christ brings them to final subjection. In this interpretation, we will consider both dimensions: The personal dimension —spiritual entities that enslave individuals through addictions, fears, and destructive behaviors. The systemic dimen...
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