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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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The Lord’s Day 11-19-17
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14 NKJV The language and pursuits of the world around us may be coarse and self-serving, … 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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Conscience
A clear conscience is priceless because it brings a deep sense of serenity. Unfortunately, false accusations, innuendo and unforeseen challenges can cause us to second-guess ourselves. Paul was familiar with all the above. Certain people in the Corinthian church were … 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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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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Wisdom 10.28
“The hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” – Proverbs 10:28 NKJV Serenity is woven with the thread of hope, and a believer has reason to expect better things in the future. … Continue reading
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Accounting
“Judge nothing before the time” (1 Cor. 4:5) can be a difficult principle for thinking disciples to follow-through on; especially regarding other believers. At the beginning of chapter 4, the principal is clearly laid out that a steward is to be … Continue reading
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Foundations
The difference between natural and spiritual aren’t always easily discerned. In 1 Corinthians chapter 3, the true foundation of a redeemed life is described. It’s specifically built on Christ and His teachings, not a variation of them or a “Jesus-plus” … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 10-29-17
“The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let the God of my salvation be exalted.” – Psalm 18:46 NKJV When our trust is in the Lord, the waves of life may swirl and crash, but the water is shallow because … Continue reading
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