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There’s a popular store where you create your own stuffed animals. The process involves choosing a “shell”, filling it with fluff, accessorizing, then taking the new made-to-order friend home. It may seem like a modern concept, but many of the ancients actually developed their … Continue reading
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Titles
Titles may be “overrated”, but they’re often sought after nonetheless, even among the church. When it came to identification, there were several influential titles Paul could have used to introduce himself; such as “Roman citizen” (a coveted status), “former student of Gamaliel” (who was … Continue reading
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Therefore
Christopher Columbus spent years gathering information. He concluded that the earth was round, therefore he set his sails to go west. On his journey, he discovered more than he could imagine and it was all because he was willing to … Continue reading
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Wisdom 3.5
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV Is your confidence built exclusively on the Lord, or … Continue reading
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Known
What will you be known for? After the flood, Noah’s descendants faced a series of questions. For example, “Where would they all live?” and “How would their society function?” Under Noah’s great-grandson Nimrod, they decided to build a great city … Continue reading
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Winning
Do you ever feel like the “bad” is winning all around you while the “good” struggles? Perhaps some days you wonder if it’s even worth the effort to seek what’s right. The Bible tells us God is mindful and working … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 9-11-16
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You have never forsaken those who seek You.” – Psalm 9:9-10 NIV The Lord is our … Continue reading
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Needed
Who needs you today? As Paul was building on his statement to be “living sacrifices”, he mentioned this: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15 NKJV So who needs you today? You have the … Continue reading
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Valued
What’s the value of a prayer? Is it measured by results, eloquence, or word choice? Or is there inherent value in the child of God’s prayer itself? To get a complete picture, a remarkable passage of scripture in Revelation chapter … Continue reading
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Measures
Why do experienced builders still bother with measuring equipment? I mean, with all that practice, he should be able to simply take a good look, mark, cut, place and nail without ever consulting a measuring tape or level, right? Not exactly. The experienced … Continue reading
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Wisdom 3.3
“Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.” – Proverbs 3:3-4 NKJV Are the … Continue reading
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Unbreakable
Laws are often violated; either on purpose, through negligence, or lack of knowledge. However, there’s one that cannot be broken: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” – Gal. 6:7 NKJV … Continue reading
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Noah
Sometimes evil in the world seems overwhelming, but take a moment to consider Noah. When instructions came for him to build an ark, the world was full of evil. Genesis 6:11 records it this way: “The earth also was corrupt before … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 9-4-16
“I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 9:1-2 NKJV … Continue reading
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Discouraged
Do you ever get discouraged? Even when things are going well, our spirits can get fatigued. The Prophet Elijah is a great example. After a spectacular victory on Mt. Carmel against the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18), he fled … Continue reading
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Enoch
In a culture that values celebrity, it’s refreshing to think about Enoch…remember him? Perhaps not, but that’s what makes his story so amazing. With only a couple of quick mentions in scripture, there’s more unknown about him than known. Consider … Continue reading
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Abel
Why was Abel killed? Did a fierce argument cause the first murder? Was it a fight over land, gold, or livestock? No, it wasn’t any of those. He was attacked simply for doing the right thing. In Hebrews, he’s remembered this … Continue reading
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Wisdom 2.11
“When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you.” – Proverbs 2:10-11 NKJV What place is allocated for the Lord’s words in your heart? Are they front-and-center, or simply “in … Continue reading
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Unanswered
Do your prayers ever seem unanswered? There’s a beautiful story in Luke of two people who struggled with silence…Zacharias and Elizabeth. They endured daily shame in a culture that believed no children was a sign of hidden sin. However, according … Continue reading
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Compromise
What are your core beliefs? In New Testament times there were many political alliances and authorities. One of those was a powerful court called the Sanhedrin Council. John refers to the Council this way: “…many believed in [Jesus], but because … Continue reading
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