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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 24 – Unrealistic Expectations

Ephesians 4:13 “…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13) What is the result of unrealistic expectations? Boris said that he alone at his work was perfect. But don’t ask any...

September 23 – Purposes

Isaiah 46:10 “…declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.” (Isaiah 46:10) You may ask, “What shall I do?” or, “I know exactly what I’m supposed to do, but will I ever be successful?” Is that where...

September 22 – Inspiration

2 Peter 1:19-21 “…So we have seen and proved that what the prophets said came true. You will do well to pay close attention to everything they have written, for, like lights shining into dark corners, their words help us to understand many things that otherwise would be dark and difficult. But when you consider...

September 21 – Grief

Romans 5:3-5 “…but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5) I don’t ask why. The...

September 20 – Raiding the Devil’s Tackle Box – Part 2

1 John 2:16 “For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” (1 John 2:16). “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out...

September 19 – Raiding the Devil’s Tackle Box – Part 1

1 John 2:16 “ For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.” (1 John 2:16) I invite you to help me raid the devil’s tackle box. What are the lures he uses to catch...

September 18 – Expectations

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of...

September 17 – Greater Harvest

John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” (John 15:16) Muriel loved cherry tomatoes. One day she had the bright...

September 16 – Division Within

1 Corinthians 3:10 “According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.” (1 Corinthians 3:10) Division within the church often comes when the leader falls into sin. But it also...

September 15 – Bumper Crop

John 15 “As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” (John 15:4) Why don’t you read John 15 (vv. 9,10,12,13,17) as we consider the fruit of the Spirit today? Did you discover lots of love-fruit? That’s appropriate, for love is at...

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