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Wednesday Devotional: Christ Comes Dragging His Cross
It has become a Holy Week tradition for Cecil Taylor Ministries to replay a video created a few years ago, honoring Jesus' sacrifice....
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Apr 5, 20231 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Jesus Sits with Us in Tragedy
Sometimes we are called to pray in the face of tragedy. Our trust in God in difficult times may be shaken. But Jesus weeps with us.
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Mar 29, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: An Unexpected Twist on Repentance
Bible study informs us that we can trust in God to forgive us, because it is in God's nature. Here's a fun parallel to "The Mandalorian."
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Witnessing the Promises of God
Through Bible study, we can understand the many promises of God, all of which He has kept. The Bible witnesses to God's promise keeping.
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Hope is a Singing Bird
Hope comes from God as a perennially singing bird within us. From Bible study and poetry, we learn to trust in God to watch over us always.
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Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Let's Be Salty!
To expand on his "Himalayas of the New Testament" podcasts, Cecil gives a brief Bible study of Matthew 5: 13, enhancing our practical faith.
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Silencing the Gospel of Me
For Lenten reflection, Cecil suggests that we examine how we change the gospel in our own minds to fit our desires, creating a Gospel of Me.
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Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Bound for Freedom
Are you bound by baggage and guilt? Where are you bound for? This play on words is based on his book/video study "Live Like You're Loved".
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Feb 15, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: God Sends Us Once Forgiven
God loves and forgives us to prepare us to be sent into the world. Based on his book & Sunday School lesson video "Live Like You're Loved".
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: God Removes Our Transgressions
Can God forgive you? Yes, He removes your sins far away and clears your slate. Extracted from his book/video study "Live Like You're Loved."
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Jan 25, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: The Manger and The Cross
Cecil shows Bible evidence of God's love for you, especially the manger and cross. Taken from his book/video study "Live Like You're Loved."
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Jan 18, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Misunderstanding God and God's Love
Cecil explains how we don't feel loved by God because we misunderstand God. Extracted from his book/video study "Live Like You're Loved."
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Will You Start Your Year with this Tough Prayer?
The Wesleyan Covenant Prayer is a New Year's tradition. In sincerely praying it, you are totally giving your life over to God. Can you?
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Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: A Manger of Power
Matthew 2: 1-18, John 18:36 Humans crave power. It's easy to point at political or business leaders who want to wield power, but all of...
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Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: A Manger of Humility and Love
Luke 2: 1-7, 1 John 4: 9-10 Can you imagine the scramble of angels in heaven on the eve of Jesus' birth? "I thought you were taking care...
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Dec 21, 20222 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: A Manger of Inclusion
Luke 2: 8-20 When I took this picture of this nativity scene on my manger shelves at home, I realized I really liked the positioning of...
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Dec 14, 20223 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Manger of Obedience
Matthew 1: 18-25, 2: 13-15, 2: 19-23 There was a time in my life when I felt the Holy Spirit tell me to do something right now. Usually,...
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Dec 7, 20223 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: A Manger of Hope
Luke 1: 37 What do you think is the symbol of Christmas? Certainly the Christmas tree is a good candidate, as it symbolically points to...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Promises of Justice
Lamentations 3: 34-36 The invaders were relentless and brutal. They overran the defenses of their victims. They destroyed structures that...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Wednesday Devotional: Promises in Affliction and Grief
Image of Jeremiah by Michelangelo from Sistine Chapel. Public domain in the United States as it is in public domain worldwide....
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Nov 16, 20223 min read
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