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Devotionals about Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary

Ongoing Education for Iranian Christians

Words of Hope’s Persian discipleship classes exist to give Iranian believers a safe space to grow in their faith alongside other Christians. The conferences also provide training for lay pastors.

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It’s Okay

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2 In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. (v. 19) The

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Waiting

Savor the Good

Read: Isaiah 25:1-9 Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be

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Our Past, Present, and Future God

Read: Revelation 1:1-8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (v. 8) After my

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Waiting

How Reckless, How Amazing

Read: Matthew 18:1-14 And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. (v. 13) Imagine that

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Foreshadowing

Read: Hebrews 2:10-18 . . . he, for whom and by whom all things exist . . . (v. 10) Even after four decades, I still remember when I learned

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What Shall I Render?

Read: Psalm 116 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? (v. 12) This psalm reflects on a narrow escape from death. An illness (maybe

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The Coming of the Lord

Read: Luke 2:1-21; Zechariah 2:10-13 And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and

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The Joy of Restoration

Read: Isaiah 35:1-10 Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! . . . everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and