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Trust
“Confidence” and “expectation” are key parts of “trust”. When it comes to people, to place trust in someone is to have confidence or expectations regarding their character. The interesting question is, “What produces the confidence or expectation?” Does it come … Continue reading
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Renewed
How does renewal come from the Lord? Is it something received on Sunday, or at a Bible study? It can be. However, even though gatherings can have a powerful impact, the biblical picture of God’s sustaining often looks more like … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
May your celebrations be filled with great memories, and may your heart be refreshed with the joy of the Lord today! “…be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His … Continue reading
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Wisdom 11.14
“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” – Proverbs 11:14 NKJV Seeking counsel is wise, and the quality of the counselor determines the value of the conversation, however, all opinions … Continue reading
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Forget Political Correctness, We Need Real Men
As politically incorrect as it is to say, our country needs men to step up…and I mean real men. There are red flags everywhere, including churches, that our country is suffering from a systemic breakdown of modeling and teaching of … Continue reading
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Liberty
Is there really freedom in Christ? Yes. Does Christian liberty allow for different preferences? Yes. Is Christian liberty designed for self-serving indulgence? No. Even though self-oriented things are often called liberty, a New Testament liberated life is about God-honoring activity. … Continue reading
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Sufficiency
What does sufficiency mean for the disciple? The word “sufficient” means “needed amount”, or “wanted amount”; and in life, there are lots of needs and wants. For example, food and water are needed to live, and of course, humans are … Continue reading
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Fragrance
What are some pleasing smells? Cookies baking? Steaks grilling? Fresh coffee brewing? All three are enjoyable, and then there’s a personal level of fragrance too; for example, your wife’s perfume or husband’s aftershave. In life, there are emotions, memories, and … Continue reading
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Wisdom 11.11
“A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.” – Proverbs 11:11 HCSB Never underestimate the power of your presence. There’s a sphere of influence that goes … Continue reading
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Steady
When the trail of life gets long, it often comes down to simply putting-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other. It’s the point where the scenery is no longer inspiring, the small talk isn’t interesting, the pack has gotten heavy and rest seems far, far away. … Continue reading
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Order
God is a God “of order”. In many ways, we can observe creation and see that God made the universe in a way that’s understandable (laws of physics, etc.). Of course, there are many things we’ve yet to understand, but … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 11-12-17
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” – … Continue reading
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Loved
The word “love” is often used carelessly. Many people consider it only regarding affection. In the Bible, however, the word love carries much more weight than just feelings that come and go, it involves an act of the will. It … Continue reading
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Composite
In the ancient world, Hittite craftsmen made bows by layering materials that were held together by a simple, but surprisingly strong glue. The “composite” design shot arrows faster and made the bow more durable. Modern technology has made many improvements, but the composite principle discovered long … Continue reading
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Wisdom 11.1
“Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is His delight.” – Proverbs 11:1 HCSB Decisions made while no one is looking is a true measure of someone’s integrity; and a life of honesty is the same … Continue reading
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Whatever
Details can be important. For example, one wrong calculation can cause a spaceship to miss its target by thousands of miles, and a decimal point can change a good business deal to a bad one. As a former Pharisee, Paul … Continue reading
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Slipping
Banana peels are slippery. Thankfully it’s not common to see one on the sidewalks, but there’s a lot of spiritual “banana peels” on a disciple’s path every day. The danger is getting too comfortable with their presence, which can lead to … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 11-5-17
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge.” – Psalm 19:1-2 NKJV The more we learn about the expanse of the universe, the more … Continue reading
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Temple
Often, the body is referenced as God’s temple for promoting better diet and exercise. Indulgence, sloth, drugs, tobacco and alcohol can be problematic of course; however, the verse from which the phrase comes is related to sexual sin. It’s the … Continue reading
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Profitability
A profitability study can reveal surprising things about a specific market, product, or business. It can determine that a market has changed, confirm a current strategy, or point to the need for changes in products or direction. Now think about … Continue reading
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