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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 18h

The indication that you're truly alive

The Up Devotional for October 20, 2025

According to John, it's not a pulse, heartbeat, or nice place in Malibu... zurl.co/o9TYx

#dailydevotional #loveoneanother #faith #believeinGod #trulyalive #JesusChrist

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 3d

He love to be ignored

The Up Devotional for October 17, 2025

If Satan jumped out from behind a bush with a pitchfork he'd be easy to spot (and reject). But he's a master of subtlety... zurl.co/3hOm5

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #spiritualwarfare #prayer

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 4d

Angels and demons on our shoulders?

The Up Devotional for October 16, 2025

You've seen the pictures. Is that idea supposed to be literal, and what can we learn from it? zurl.co/eVLqB

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #spiritualwarfare #angelsanddemons

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 5d

The gospel of our liberated age?

The Up Devotional for October 15, 2025

His friends respected the monks, but were puzzled by them. Perhaps because of contrasting gospels? Read on: zurl.co/gBqrh

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #Bible #carthusians #prayer #society

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 6d

Christian is also a verb

The Up Devotional for October 14, 2025

Yes, it's a noun. But it's not only that. Have we lost an emphasis that used to be implicit with "disciple"? zurl.co/MCZNR

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #christian #discipleship

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 10d

Do. Not. Be. Surprised.

The Up Devotional for October 10, 2025

Yes, the world will often hate you. But when that happens, why are we surprised? Read on: zurl.co/SZOFT

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #inspiration #persecution #hated #perseverance

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 11d

Believing in God, or believing God

The Up Devotional for October 9, 2025

One is vague, the other is not. What's the difference? Read on: zurl.co/yqJBy

#dailydevotional #devotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #inspiration

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 12d

Their God is my God

The Up Devotional for October 8, 2025

They were facing decapitation on the beach. He could have fled. But he didn't... zurl.co/lkxu4

#dailydevotional #devotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #inspiration #martyrdom #matthewayariga

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 13d

Love one another, regardless

The Up Devotional for October 7, 2025

As the last apostle standing, John endured some terrible things. And yet, his message was unchanged: zurl.co/PgoPG

#dailydevotional #devotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #inspiration #loveoneanother

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 14d

When William Tyndale was martyred

The Up Devotional for October 6, 2025

He died 489 years ago today. Are we further ahead for his cause? Read on: zurl.co/i7wka

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #God #Bible #faith #williamtyndale #tyndale #bible #wordofGod

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 17d

Purification

The Up Devotional for October 3, 2025

When Jesus comes we're supposed to be "purer" than we are today. Huh? Read on: zurl.co/g5ta4

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #God #Bible #faith #purification #likeChrist #sanctification

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 18d

Righteousness includes love

The Up Devotional for October 2, 2025

If you strive for righteousness but lack love, there's a problem. Here's why: zurl.co/4WwvP

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #God #Bible #faith #righteousness #sanctification #spiritualgrowth #love

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 19d

A biblical definition of sin

The Up Devotional for October 1, 2025

Pondering what it means, excuses, and the grace of God: zurl.co/dQxtN

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #God #Bible #faith #sin #faithfulness #heavenlyFather

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 20d

Repeat it as you go about your day

The Up Devotional for September 30, 2025

The apostle John says we should purify ourselves as we prepare to meet Jesus. Here's a simple idea to help: zurl.co/igkcy

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #God #Bible #faith #likeJesus

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 21d

When your negative thoughts need a smack

The Up Devotional for September 29, 2025

Dr Sean Tobin says we have often have three major barriers in our relationship with God: zurl.co/QWjeb

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Bible #Godisgood #SeanTobin

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 24d

To give you the crown of glory

The Up Devotional for September 26, 2025

I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but... zurl.co/HnDRw

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Bible #salvation #atonement #thecross

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 25d

The more thoroughly you know him

The Up Devotional for September 25, 2025

The more thoroughly you know him, the more thoroughly you experience him. Let me explain: zurl.co/VLMOB

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Bible #followingJesus #Savior

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 26d

Lord, what’s the least I need to do in this relationship?

The Up Devotional for September 24, 2025

Sometimes we approach our relationship with God like this, even though we would never do so with a human. Read on: zurl.co/XHoxa

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 27d

Many antichrists have come

The Up Devotional for September 23, 2025

Wait. Isn't there just one? Actually, there's more. Read on: zurl.co/wuXPc

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Bible #antichrist #followingJesus

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 28d

Do I fear? No!

The Up Devotional for September 22, 2025

Storms rage. But we can be confident and at peace. John Chrysostom tells us why: zurl.co/PuPPg

#dailydevotional #johnchrysostom #JesusChrist #cornerstone #faith #God #Bible

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · Sep 19

When the world doesn’t keep it’s promise

The Up Devotional for September 19, 2025

CS Lewis thought he was maybe made for another world. Why? zurl.co/cyNK5

#dailydevotional #CSLewis #citizensofheaven #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #heaven

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · Sep 18

You can’t illuminate darkness with darkness

The Up Devotional for September 18, 2025

If you put two dark rooms together, that doesn't make it bright. You need to flip a switch. So it is with life. Read on: zurl.co/BZI9L

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · Sep 17

Close or distant? Permanent or occasional?

The Up Devotional for September 17, 2025

"Abiding" in Jesus. The word comes up 40 times in John's Gospel and 27 in his letters. What does it mean? Read on: zurl.co/tmFrg

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #Bible #likeJesus

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · Sep 16

Your advocate in the divine court room

The Up Devotional for September 16, 2025

Your accuser is loud... but not as thoroughly convincing and effective as your advocate. Read on: zurl.co/TDE22

#dailydevotional #faith #advocate #1John2 #JesusChrist #God #bible

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The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · Sep 15

If all your prayers were answered

The Up Devotional for September 15, 2025

If that happened, and if you looked at your current prayer life, would you change anything? Read on: zurl.co/AlXLU

#dailydevotional #prayer #pray #spiritualdisciplines #faith #JesusChrist

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