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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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The Lord’s Day 8-28-16
“When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For You have … Continue reading
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Blueprints
Life often doesn’t make sense. People, circumstances, and timing can lead to wondering about the details of God’s plan. In the early part of the 1st century, the Jewish people were hoping for the Messiah’s coming, but generations had come and … Continue reading
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Higher
How big is God in your eyes? One of the earliest names for God in the Bible is God Most High (Genesis 14:18-20). It’s an awesome description. No matter what we can see or imagine…He’s higher, bigger, and stronger. The … Continue reading
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Temperature
Are you a thermometer or thermostat? Every time the thermostat in your home starts the heat or air-conditioning, it’s because the temperature needs adjustment; and based on its thermometer, action is called for. When a follower of Christ engages others, … Continue reading
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Wisdom 2.6
Who sets the boundaries of your steps? Along the path of life there are many voices speaking their version of “truth”. One of the common calls from the shadows is the phrase, “Follow your heart.” At first, that may sound … Continue reading
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Versions
One day while our son was still too young to read, I heard him “reading” one of his favorite books out loud. He knew the characters and narrated the major points correctly, but the details were off…way off. He was … Continue reading
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Wordless
Sometimes there are no words. Hurt, grief, discouragement, and disappointment are just some of the things words can’t properly frame. Whether attempting to talk to someone, or attempting to pray, words can lack the ability to properly communicate feelings. The … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 8-21-16
“I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.” – Psalm 7:17 NKJV Our singing, meditation, and worship should be focused on His righteousness; not the process or … Continue reading
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Wrath
What would God’s wrath look like totally unleashed? Well, the Bible describes His judgment falling on the world during the Flood, His righteous anger burning against Sodom, and destruction of idolatrous groups like the Assyrians; but what would it look like … Continue reading
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Meditation
Is meditation compatible with the Christian life? Yes, if it’s the right kind. Meditation as the Bible describes clarifies cloudy judgment, establishes proper boundaries and measures forward progress. The Bible teaches this principle: “8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever … Continue reading
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Intimidation
There may be a desire to have a conversation with someone who needs encouragement, a relationship with Christ, or loving admonishment, but intimidation shows up and crowds out the confidence. Are you worried you’ll say the wrong things or worse … Continue reading
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Wisdom 2.1
What if you found an old letter describing a location in your yard where money was buried? Would you attempt to find it? Most people would of course, but finding old cash among your roses isn’t likely. However, the Bible’s promise of treasure is a lot more certain. Consider … Continue reading
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Perspective
Don’t confuse knowledge with wisdom. Saul the Pharisee was a guy who knew the scriptures. As a matter of fact; with his many years of study and memorization, he probably mumbled the Torah in his sleep. After his encounter with … Continue reading
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