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May 18SPIRIT OF GOD, DESCEND UPON MY HEARTGeorge Croly, 1780–1860Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6)Although it is always thrilling at Christmas to recall the events of our Savior’s birth, or at Easter to celebrate His triumph over death, we must not forget Ascension or Pentecost.Continue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 17THE COMFORTER HAS COMEFrank Bottome, 1823–1894And I will ask the Father. and He will give you another counselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. (John 14:16)One of the important days worthy of every Christian’s recognition is Pentecost Sunday—an observance of the advent of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost Sunday occurs 50 days afterContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

May 16REJOICE—THE LORD IS KING!Charles Wesley, 1707–1788After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3)This text by Charles Wesley is another of the more than 6,500 hymns written by the “Sweet Bard of Methodism.” Wesley wrote on hundreds of scriptural passages as wellContinue reading “Amazing Grace: 366 Hymn Stories”

NOVEMBER 6 Reading 310 THE ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6 “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Eph. 6:10–11).Use every resource God has provided to wage spiritual warfare. Overview Paul examines mutual responsibilities ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

NOVEMBER 5 Reading 309 IMITATORS OF GOD Ephesians 5“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us” (Eph. 5:1–2).There’s nothing flattering in a poor imitation. Overview Christians are to follow God’s example and live loving (5:1), holy livesContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”