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The Question of Timing
Joseph was done wrong. First he was sold into slavery, then imprisoned by a false accusation. While confined in the Egyptian prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of two officials who were being punished by Pharaoh. When one of them got … Continue reading
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A Hopeful Heart
This world can be a hopeless place. Daily news events and the actions of people can leave a person feeling discouraged about life and the future. As believers, we hear the word hope a lot, but it can often feel … Continue reading
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Neighborly
“Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” – Romans 13:10 NKJV What does it mean to be a “good neighbor”? Is it watching out for another’s property while they’re on vacation? Putting … Continue reading
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Overcoming
Evil is restless. It’s never content with marginal status, and the Bible teaches that a proper defense is actually a posture of offense. In Romans chapter 12, there’s a series of directives given for the active, grace-filled life. There are things like … Continue reading
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Wisdom 6.16
“The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to Him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, a lying witness who gives false … Continue reading
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A Word Fitly Spoken
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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Thinking Soberly
Drunken decisions are less wise than sober, because thoughts are better without impairment. Incidentally, the idea of clear, sober thinking is how Paul finishes up his thorough discussion of sin, faith, law, and grace (Romans Ch.1-11). Starting off chapter 12, he … Continue reading
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Unsearchable
Israel rejected Jesus as the Messiah. He was in their temple, marketplaces and homes; yet many didn’t embrace Him as Lord. The long-awaited moment had come for the introduction of the promised King…and the majority chose not to follow. For … Continue reading
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Advice
Have you ever been asked for advice? Or perhaps circumstances have compelled you to offer advice to someone not asking for it; like your child, student, subordinate, friend, or family member. Either way, when it comes to right and wrong, … Continue reading
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Pottery
Clay pottery is a common artifact discovered in archeological digs. It’s often valued for the clues it reveals about the ancient contents and who made it. Someone gathered the material, envisioned a designed, fashioned the clay, and fired it in … Continue reading
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Wisdom 5.21
“For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all his paths.” – Proverbs 5:21 NASB There is no secret life before the Lord. All we do, think or imagine is an open … Continue reading
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Convinced
What gave Paul confidence? In other words, as the road got more rugged, what kept hope alive inside him? Well, to begin with, he wasn’t someone who relied on fables or “hope-so” religion. He was trained at an early age … Continue reading
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If God is for Us
Some items have significant worth, even if their monetary value is low. For example, a loved one’s photo may be worthless on an auction site, but priceless to you. It’s often described as having “sentimental value”. As followers of Christ, … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 9-30-18
“But I trust in Your unfailing love, my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.” – Psalm 13:5-6 NIV God’s love is pure and absolute. With Him, there are … Continue reading
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Comparisons
Do you ever compare yourself to others? Maybe in appearance, talent, position, or achievement? In the first century, the Jews routinely compared themselves to non-Jews. They pointed out their lineage from Abraham as the definitive mark of superiority, but unfortunately that comparison was fatally … Continue reading
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Fair
Is God fair? Before you answer, consider the next question, “What’s “fair”?” Is it an agreement between differing sides, a declaration from a judge, or an evenly dispersed resource? The difficulty with “fair” is that most people have opinions and they … Continue reading
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Wisdom 3.19
“The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the depths were broken up, and clouds drop down the dew. My son, let them not depart from your eyes-keep sound wisdom and discretion; … Continue reading
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Images
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 ancient cultures developed their … 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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Known
What will you be known for? After the flood, Noah’s descendants faced a series of questions. For example, “Where would they live?” and “How would their society function?” Under Noah’s great-grandson Nimrod, they decided to build a great city with … Continue reading
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