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2 Corinthians 8

Today’s Scripture: Beloved ones, we must tell you about the grace God poured out upon the churches of Macedonia. 2 For even during a season of severe difficulty and tremendous suffering, they became even more filled with joy. From the depths of their extreme poverty, super-abundant joy overflowed into an act of extravagant generosity. 3 For I […]

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2 Corinthians 7

Today’s Scripture: Beloved ones, with promises like these, and because of our deepest respect and worship of God, we must remove everything from our lives[a] that contaminates body and spirit, and continue to complete the development of holiness within us. 2 Again, I urge you, make room for us in your hearts, for we have wronged[b] […]

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Finding Hope in Crisis: A Review

When we walk through a crisis, our minds have little capacity to ponder, think deeply, or even empower us to make small decisions. In crisis mode, we react to stress, with no margin to think proactively. 2020 has been a year of crisis. For me. For you. For us all. And sometimes in the midst […]

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2 Corinthians 6

Today’s Scripture: Now, since we are God’s coworkers, we beg you not to take God’s marvelous grace for granted, allowing it to have no effect on your lives.[a] 2 For he says, I listened to you at the time of my favor.And the day when you needed salvation,I came to your aid.[b] So can’t you see? […]

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2 Corinthians 5

Today’s Scripture: We are convinced that even if these bodies we live in are folded up at death like tents, we will still have a God-built home that no human hands have built, which will last forever in the heavenly realm. 2 We inwardly sigh[a] as we live in these physical “tents,” longing to put on […]

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2 Corinthians 4

Today’s Scripture: Now, it’s because of God’s mercy[a] that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness. 2 We reject every shameful cover-up and refuse to resort to cunning trickery or distorting the Word of God.[b] Instead, we open up our souls to […]

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2 Corinthians 3

Today’s Scripture: Are we beginning to sound like those who speak highly of themselves? Do you really need letters of recommendation to validate our ministry, like others do?[a] Do we really need your letter of endorsement? Of course not! 2 For your very lives are our “letters of recommendation,” permanently engraved on our hearts, recognized and […]

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2 Corinthians 2

Today’s Scripture: So until these issues were settled,[a] I decided against paying you another painful visit.[b] 2 For if I brought you pain, you would be unable to bring me joy. 3 And this was the very point I made in my letter, for I didn’t want to come and find sadness filling the very ones who […]

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2 Corinthians 1

Today’s Scripture: From Paul to God’s called ones, his church in Corinth. I have been chosen by Jesus Christ to be his apostle according to God’s perfect plan. Our brother Timothy joins me in writing to you and all the holy believers throughout the Roman province of Achaia.[a] 2 May undeserved favor and endless peace be […]

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1 Corinthians 16

Today’s Scripture: Now, concerning the collection I want you to take for God’s holy believers in Jerusalem who are in need,[a] I want you to follow the same instructions I gave the churches of Galatia.[b] 2 Every Sunday, each of you make a generous offering by taking a portion of whatever God has blessed you with […]

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