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About #4GIVEN

#4GIVEN ministries is a devotional blog written to empower, encourage, and equip believers and unbelievers. We sincerely hope and pray that every reader and fellow blogger walks always with inspiration in their hearts and a fire in their belly after they read one of our inspiring devotionals. The mission is to make Christ known and to remind believers and unbelievers they are never too far gone for God to heal, deliver, and set free!

STAND FIRM

Posted on December 5, 2015 by #4GIVEN

Martin Luther once said that a ship belongs in the sea, but when the sea gets inside the ship it’s doomed to sink. As we journey through our our lower story, it’s easy to lose sight of our purpose. The … Continue reading →

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THE WHY?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by #4GIVEN

I recently watched a video about a Christian comedian who spends about 30 minutes out of each of his shows to interact with his audience. During one of his shows he randomly asked a man who was a choir director … Continue reading →

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CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by #4GIVEN

Lord God, we know that You know, that Monday’s can be tough and Monday after Thanksgiving break can be rough. However, I pray that You would grant us infectious motivational power, strength, and clarity. Your word in Isaiah 40:29 says, … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU REALLY A CHRISTIAN?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by #4GIVEN

We wear, install andtattoo the symbolic cross emblems on our bodies, chapels, churches, and temples. However, true Christianity is best lived out from the hearts of his people. Christianity isn’t simply a matter of outward activity or sin­cerity of belief? … Continue reading →

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UNDER GRACE

Posted on November 24, 2015 by #4GIVEN

Jesus said in John 10:10, “The enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy….” Satan wants to remind us of our sins whereas, Christ wants to remind us that He died and rose for the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus … Continue reading →

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by #4GIVEN

In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Jesus is God, Man, and the Messiah. In the book of Acts, He is the fire from heaven. In the letter to the Romans, He is the grace of God. In Corinthians and like … Continue reading →

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HE IS FAITHFUL

Posted on November 20, 2015 by #4GIVEN

Repeat after me, “The promises of God are always YES and AMEN! Paul writes in 2Corinthians 1:20, “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends … Continue reading →

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LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS!

Posted on November 18, 2015 by #4GIVEN

Love that can be turned off and on is not love at all. This kind of love is driven by materialism, unreasonable expectations, lust, and insecurity. Legendary Evangelist Billy Graham said, “Nothing can bring a real sense of security in … Continue reading →

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GIVE THANKS

Posted on November 17, 2015 by #4GIVEN

In I Thessalonians 5:18 Paul writes, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus” and He also wrote in Ephesians 5:20, “And give thanks for everything to God the Father in … Continue reading →

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TEST VS. TEMPT

Posted on November 16, 2015 by #4GIVEN

God is the tester and Satan is the tempter. The tempter’s three primary attack strategies are; appetite of the flesh, worldly ambition, and spiritual allegiance. When Jesus was Holy Spirit led into wilderness to fast for 40 days/nights he was … Continue reading →

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