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Wisdom 16.32
“Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.” – Proverbs 16:32 HCSB All power is a temporary arrangement which ultimately yields to God’s sovereignty. Even the most authoritative rulers eventually succumb to death, which ends … Continue reading
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Strong
“An eye for an eye” seems fair (and was stated so in Leviticus for legal guidance), but Jesus’ teaching on the subject was directed at personal hearts and attitudes, not jurisprudence. He said this: “You have heard that it was said, … Continue reading
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Trustworthy
What does it mean to “keep your word”? Is it sticking to a promise as long as the other person does, or is it more? When it comes to describing an event or recalling a conversation, what does “integrity of story” mean? … Continue reading
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Heart
Your heart is a private conference room. It’s where emotions and thoughts engage in personal deliberation. Sometimes the conversation is quick, sometimes it’s ongoing, or even none at all. Jesus spoke and taught much about the heart. It was at the … Continue reading
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Light
Light can be blinding, but also illuminating, guiding and healing. Jesus spoke of light when describing His followers: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light … Continue reading
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Wisdom 16.31
“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” – Proverbs 16:31 NKJV Age doesn’t automatically produce wisdom, but experience can be a great teacher to those who learn from mistakes. The … Continue reading
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Salt
In the ancient world, salt was a valuable commodity and used daily. Hundreds of heavily loaded camels in long caravans would traverse hostile territory to get the salt to market. It was such a necessary ingredient in the economy of the Roman … Continue reading
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Blessed
To know Jesus is to be blessed. In other words, “supreme contentment” comes from knowing the King of all Creation and having the confidence inside that He’s in control. Consider the foundational truths from the beginning of His great sermon: … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 2-11-18
“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk O Lord in the light of Your countenance.” – Psalm 89:15 NKJV In the presence of God, there is one posture; worship. Are you seeking to be in the … Continue reading
Touch
Jesus ministered with great power and people came from all directions to experience it: “And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.” – Luke 6:19 NKJV There is a deep … Continue reading
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Made
God created everything with order and purpose. Some things have obvious functionality, some have stunning beauty, and others are not easily understood. But there’s one creation with a special label attached saying, “Made in the image of God.” When Jesus’ … Continue reading
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Windows
Stained glass windows are beautiful in the sunlight, but they don’t allow you to see much on the other side. The view is limited to the colors and images the artist chose. In John chapter 5, there’s the record of … Continue reading
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Wisdom 16.25
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” – Proverbs 16:25 NKJV Be careful what you base your standards on. If we simply construct our own “ethical code”, we’ll set … Continue reading
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Reflecting
Jesus reflected the Father. “Most assuredly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son does in like manner.” – John 5:19 NKJV Like a … Continue reading
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Well
“Do you want to be made well?” Jesus asked the man who’d lain sick by the Pool of Bethesda for 38 years. When the man explained he was trying to get well by getting into the pool, Jesus said: “Rise, … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 2-4-18
“But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation, I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.” – Psalm 13:5-6 NKJV What are you thankful for today? God shows great … Continue reading
Risk
Friendship can involve risk. One day while Jesus was teaching in someone’s home, word spread of His presence and a crowd formed. Soon the house became so filled that no one outside could see or hear Jesus (except for a … Continue reading
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Renewal
Spiritual power depends on daily renewal. In Jesus’ ministry, there was a consistent pattern. Consider the story of the leper’s healing and what happened next: ““Lord if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then He put out His … Continue reading
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Wisdom 16.18
“Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly of spirit with the humble than to divide plunder with the proud.” – Proverbs 16:18-19 HCSB Pride is a peculiar ailment. While easily identified by … Continue reading
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Investment
Jesus ministered within reality. For example, after Peter’s mother-in-law was healed, the whole town brought sick and demon-possessed people to be healed (late into the night). The next morning, while Jesus was in His early prayer-time, the disciples looked for … Continue reading
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