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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!

Lost Sheep

Posted on April 29, 2014 by #4GIVEN

I am a proud Houstonian but I am also a New York City transient. This morning while facilitating my children’s morning devotional, I was reminded of a moment in time where we desperately needed God’s divine intervention. My family, extended … Continue reading →

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GOT FRUIT?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by #4GIVEN

In Him you can do [endure] all things (Philippians 4:13) and with out Him You efforts are merely futile (John 15:5) Lord, You are good and Your love for us will never fades, departs, or ends. Lord, we acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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WHO CAN STAND AGAINST US?

Posted on April 27, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Nothing can stand against our God. He has all power. He rescued 2 million people out of Egyptian bondage. He parted the Red Sea for Moses. He led Jacob’s kids through the wilderness and provided light, food, and water from … Continue reading →

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IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD

Posted on April 26, 2014 by #4GIVEN

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory. ­John 1:14 “Managing a saltwater aquarium, I discovered, is no easy task. I had to run a portable chemical laboratory to monitor nitrate levels and ammonia content. … Continue reading →

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100 PERCENT

Posted on April 25, 2014 by #4GIVEN

How many times have you heard this declaration whether it be vocational related, athletic, scholastic, or in general competitions, “Give it 100%” or the even mathematical impossible give it 110%? I have learned that most people truly believe they give … Continue reading →

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HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS!!

Posted on April 24, 2014 by #4GIVEN

[The Lord’s] compassions [love] fail not. They are [brand] new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 “When I was a child, one of my favorite pastimes was playing on the teeter-totter in the nearby park. A kid would sit on each end … Continue reading →

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I GOT A NEW ATTITUDE!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by #4GIVEN

What are the actions of a true authentic follower of Christ? Would you say, going church 2-3 times a week, reading the bible, pastoring, preaching, evangelizing, teaching, prophesying, tithing, and quoting scriptures qualifies us to be an authentic Christian? Sadly, … Continue reading →

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FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS!

Posted on April 22, 2014 by #4GIVEN

In Matthew 25:15-23 we learn about the parable of the talents. In the NLT ‘talent’ is translated ‘silver’. 2 of the three servants actual did something with their portion but the 1 that received 1 measure of talent (silver) did … Continue reading →

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GOT A SHOVEL?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Is it practical or sensible to drive to an ATM, insert your debit card, punch in your PIN, and enter a dollar amount knowing that you haven’t deposited any funds? The answer is an obvious ‘NO’. Today my question is, why do … Continue reading →

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GET TO THE ROOT!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by #4GIVEN

Yesterday, my family and I uprooted an old palm tree that we planted nearly 9 years ago that died due to last year’s unforgiven winter. I figured the roots had already died off and it would be a cinch to … Continue reading →

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