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A modern classic offering sage wisdom from an old soul, this collection of writings from the lifetime of former President of Columbia International University, theologian and ethicist Robertson McQuilkin provides insight into Biblical principles of living the God-intended life.

Based on Scripture and a keen intellectual understanding of life, you will find these daily readings offer encouragement, biblical balance, and practical instruction for daily living. Topics are broad ranging and relevant for today’s Christian, transforming us into ever greater likeness to Jesus that we might walk in loving oneness with Him.

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This collection of Robertson McQuilkin’s readings have brought me back in a fresh way to the many insights I learned from my mentor and friend. I refer to him more than any other from his sermons and insights. You will be blessed as I was by this not to be forgotten collection from one of God’s choicest servants.
— John Davidson, Financial advisor, former Executive Vice President of Columbia International University, former interim President of Columbia International University.
The broad in-depth, fertile, provocative, and biblical thinking of Robertson McQuilkin will grab your heart and mind in each of this book’s 365 devotional entries. Even more importantly, his intimate love relationship with God, coupled with a passionate burden for a lost world comes through on every page. This is must reading for every serious follower of Jesus Christ.
— George Murray, former President and Chancellor of Columbia International University.

 

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September 14 – Difficult Choices

1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) Practically speaking, how does a...

September 13 – Why Me?

Ezekiel 20:9 “But I acted for the sake of my name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived.” (Ezekiel 20:9a) “Temptation,” as you know, is a term that could point to any kind of trouble or adversity. One kind of trouble is temptation to sin. When...

September 12 – The Cause of Adversity

Deuteronomy 32:39 “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god beside me; I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand.” (Deuteronomy 32:39) We ended yesterday with the crucial thing in our adversity. Is not in the...

September 11 – Why so Happy?

Isaiah 45:7 “I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things.” (Isaiah 45:7) Some people seem to thrive with or without other humans in close relationships, though the numbers may not be as large as might appear. Others can’t survive without an abundance...

September 10 – Are You Listening?

James 1:19 “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger…” (James 1:19) The problem with conflict in the church is that it usually isn’t the confrontation of two opinions, as in the world at large, but between perceptions of right and wrong. Each person or...

September 9 – Activity of the Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:7 “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) When we consider the activity of the Spirit in our lives, we could become very introspective, even self-oriented. We live in an age of radical individualism and some people might see “spiraling up” as a...

September 8 – Purposes of the Church

Matthew 16:18 “Jesus said to Peter “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) Notice that Jesus didn’t say, “I will build you and the gates of hell will not prevail against you.” Actually, without...

September 7 – Cardiogram

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) For some, a cardiogram might be a non-threatening experience but to others it might be a stress test. For those wanting to examine their own insides,...

September 6 – One More!

1 Corinthians 15:58 “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the...

September 5 – The Worker and the Boss

Deuteronomy 24:14 “You shall not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns.” (Deuteronomy 24:14) What are the responsibilities of management? The manager must not threaten. He has power over the welfare and livelihood...

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