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

When following God’s commands feels difficult

The Up Devotional for October 29, 2025

When we better understand the reason for them, we gain fresh insight and motivation: zurl.co/WkMDW

#dailydevotional #JesusChrist #faith #Bible #commandments #obedience

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 1d

The virtue nobody wants

The Up Devotional for October 28, 2025

Maybe it's because we don't like the idea of someone else knowing better than us. Read on: zurl.co/5VWje

#dailydevotional #devotional #faithfulness #obedience #believe #Godfirst #virtue

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 2d

Loving people when you don’t “feel” very loving

The Up Devotional for October 27, 2025

I get it. Relationships are complicated. But that's okay: zurl.co/crjTv

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #loveoneanother #love #loveofGod #discipleship

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

Even if I could multiply myself a thousand times

The Up Devotional for October 24, 2025

When the world seems dreary, Bernard of Clairvaux helps us with some perspective: zurl.co/Tzy2R

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #gratitude #thankfulness #bernardofclairvaux

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

God is love?

The Up Devotional for October 23, 2025

Both liberals and conservatives sometimes get this wrong. Read on: zurl.co/bMtW8

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #Godislove #loveoneanother

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 7d

Prioritizing what Jesus prioritizes

The Up Devotional for October 22, 2025

Or do we get distracted with rabbit holes? Read on: zurl.co/EEX6N

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #greatestcommandment #lovingGod #lovingpeople #priorities #rabbithole

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 8d

Distracted driving, or distracted living?

The Up Devotional for October 21, 2025

It can happen to all of us. But the apostle John has some helpful mid-course correction: zurl.co/pkl03

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JesusChrist #distracted #focus #priorities

The Up Devotional @theupdevo.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 21d

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 · 22d

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 · 23d

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 · 26d

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 · 27d

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 · 28d

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 · 29d

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 · Sep 29

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 · Sep 26

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 · Sep 25

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 · Sep 24

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