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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!

FREEDOM FROM CONDEMNATION

Posted on September 16, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Before the cross and after the fall of the first Adam the world was filled with sin, fear, guilt, division, hate, shame, blame, alienation, and death. At the birth of the second Adam (Christ) and after the cross (death, burial, … Continue reading →

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NEGATIVTY DOES THE BODY BAD

Posted on September 12, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Negativity is not an event it’s a choice. Sure, unexpected things happen and mistakes are made however, it’s how we respond to difficulty that controls our attitude. Satan’s tactics is attractively luring because it offers immediate self ratification. IOWs and … Continue reading →

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PEOPLE CHANGE…GOD DOESN’T!!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by #4GIVEN

God is the one great constant, the infinitely immovable rock upon which all reality rests and exists. When everything else around us is shifting, modifying, sliding, morphing, evolving, and moving, Malachi reminded me today that, I can put my hope … Continue reading →

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THE HAVS AND HAVS NOT

Posted on September 5, 2014 by #4GIVEN

When we look at what we ‘do’ have and not what we ‘don’t’ have we will gain a greater sense of appreciation for what God has already done through and in our lives. So today don’t compare your life to … Continue reading →

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LEAVING GARBAGE BEHIND

Posted on September 4, 2014 by #4GIVEN

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” Genesis 2:24 Did you know this principle is equally applicable to overcoming burdens, defeat, worries, sin related issues, … Continue reading →

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REAL WORSHIP

Posted on September 2, 2014 by #4GIVEN

We bring glory to God’s great and mighty name by offering Him our best. Too often we are smitten by routine worship. It behooves us not to get caught up with a ho-hum attitude towards our worship to God. “Worship … Continue reading →

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HOLY LIVING

Posted on August 28, 2014 by #4GIVEN

I asked my kids today; “What does holy mean and what does it mean to live a holy life?” They both related holiness with exerting human efforts. In part, they are correct. However, living a holy lifew is not about … Continue reading →

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GOT OBSTACLES?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Obstacles in life are not meant to destroy us rather, they are intended to fortify us. No matter the level of brokenness God is and will always be there to heal, restore, and comfort. Ecclesiastes 7:13-14 put it this way, … Continue reading →

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DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO

Posted on August 20, 2014 by #4GIVEN

When we invest in stuff we win or lose. However,  when we invest in people we always win.  Robin Williams once said,  “You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no … Continue reading →

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#FOCUSED

Posted on August 19, 2014 by #4GIVEN

The human spirit is more powerful than we ever imagine however,  it requires nourishment. In order for any plant or vegetation to grow it must have soil,  water, and sunlight.  As it is in the Kingdom Plantae so it is … Continue reading →

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