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Happy New Year!
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him!” – Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJV … Continue reading
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Boldness
John the Baptist was a firebrand. He was rugged, outspoken, confident, and purposeful. People flocked to hear him, and his name was a regular topic around the marketplace. But how did John “the son of Zacharias”, eventually become “John the Baptist”? It was … Continue reading
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Amazed
Jesus chose to set aside His glory, take on flesh, and be one of us. Because of that, He initially had to go through a growth process. There’s a story recorded of Him engaging the temple leaders in conversation when … Continue reading
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Detours
Have you ever been driving along when a detour sign forces you off-course? It can be like that sometimes on the road of life too. You’ve probably experienced it; having a route all planned when someone walks up holding a … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.26
“In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.” – Proverbs … Continue reading
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Your
Simeon’s biography in Luke’s gospel is an “espresso” passage (small serving size, but strong content). He’s described as just, devout, and waiting for the Consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit leads him to the Temple to see Jesus. As he holds Him … Continue reading
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Expectations
God recognizes no boundaries but His own. When Jesus was born, the stable wasn’t an unwanted by-product due to all the travelers for the census, it was the plan. The timing wasn’t unforeseen, nor the circumstances. Jesus was born a … Continue reading
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Immanuel
What could be better than “God with us.”? For Joseph and Mary, the surroundings and circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s … Continue reading
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Joseph
When it came to choosing a husband for His mom, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading
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Wisdom 14.12
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” – Proverbs 14:12 NIV At the end of it all, our opinions about “what’s right” will be irrelevant. Polling data, legal rulings, … Continue reading
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Mary
What made Mary so special? Was it her appearance or sense of humor? Maybe she had amazing domestic skills and strong parental instincts? While we don’t know much about her daily habits and skillset, we do know a key ingredient … Continue reading
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When Saying “The Word”
In our culture, there’s an increasing amount of those incorporating secular ideas and philosophy into their “spiritual” beliefs. In regards to that, I was recently reminded of an amazing tidbit: In the city of Ephesus around the year 500 BC … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-18-16
“Therefore by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” – Hebrews 13:15 NKJV Have you made the decision to praise Him today? Even though … Continue reading
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Orderly
Confusion can produce all kinds of mistakes; even fatal errors. For those alive in the years following Christ’s resurrection, there was a lot of confusion concerning Jesus. Many had encountered Him during His travels, heard stories, knew someone healed, and … Continue reading
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Sustained
“Cotton candy inspiration” may be sweet, but it doesn’t last. Over the centuries, the people of God have faced challenges of many kinds and the Word of God has proven to be the only lasting source of encouragement. Today may bring … Continue reading
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Wisdom 13.20
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 NIV Over time, peers can influence our values, hopes, and dreams. The ideas and suggestions most often discussed around us will eventually … Continue reading
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Shamgar
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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Rain
There are points on the journey when life’s “weather” turns a sunny day into a dark rainy one. Those are the exact times when the words of Psalm 9 are most applicable. Somehow, making the decision to speak them aloud reveals … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-11-16
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust…” – Psalm 18:2a Today would be a great day to pause and reflect on God’s strength, protection and provision. Is … Continue reading
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Moved
Have you ever experienced the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit? A presence more real and lasting than manufactured excitement? In our world, there are a lot of voices speaking all manner of spiritual talk, but there is only one … Continue reading
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