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Greatness
Power is a whispering liar and always promises more than it can deliver. For example, pursuing inner satisfaction and contentment through control never ends with genuine peace. However, the inner serenity we seek is available through Christ, but His way is … Continue reading
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Workers
In ancient times, someone looking for work would be grateful for the chance to tend a vineyard. However, in Jesus’ parable of the workers (Matt. 20), the joy of getting hired in the morning was replaced by envy and anger … Continue reading
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Return
The touch of the Master is special. Luke records where ten lepers were crying out to Jesus for healing. In response to their requests, Jesus instructed them to go show themselves to the priests. As they went, their bodies were … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 4-29-18
“The Lord knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever.” – Psalm 37:18 NKJV The Lord is aware…of everything. As our Father, He watches over us with a parental eye and guides with a loving purpose. … Continue reading
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Sorrow
Jesus understands the human condition. And it isn’t some kind of divine pity, it’s a thorough, all-encompassing, “been-there-felt-that”, loving compassion. Consider the shortest verse in the Bible: “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 NKJV The context of the verse was Lazarus’ … Continue reading
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Duty
Feeling better about oneself seems to be the goal of many spiritual pursuits today, but there are some scripture passages that totally contrast the “greeting-card-quotes”. For example, when the disciples asked Jesus to “increase their faith”, He identified the power … Continue reading
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Found
The good news about “lostness” is “foundness”. Luke 15:1-32 records where Jesus told three parables back-to-back about “found things”. He started with a shepherd searching for a sheep who declared, “…I have found my sheep that was lost!” Then He … Continue reading
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Exalted
When it comes to a potter’s work…the clay doesn’t get a say. In the same way, none of us had a say in the skill-set, aptitude or body we were born with; that was God’s creative hand. He also holds … Continue reading
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Life
If you’re a child of God, you not only have physical breath passed down from Adam, but spiritual life from the Second Adam-Jesus (Romans 5:12-21). As we go, the joy of the Lord and the seeds of life go with … Continue reading
Required
God is not a cosmic abstract or blank canvas to project self-centered notions onto. He has specific characteristics and has revealed Himself to us (through the Person of Christ, and His Word). However, we can easily find ourselves drifting toward … Continue reading
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Divine Friendship
Consider the privilege of divine friendship. Jesus described His followers this way: “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.” – John 15:14 NKJV The Creator and Righteous Judge of the universe not only provided a way … Continue reading
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Fear
Fear can be paralyzing. It’s mentioned throughout the scriptures, with stories of people fearing each other, fearing to follow God’s instructions, fearing the presence of angels, fearing death, etc. There are also the words “do not fear”, and Jesus instructing … Continue reading
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Conformity
The pressure to conform is part of life. Even within church circles, there are those who position themselves as the guardians of all things “acceptable”. Jesus spoke of such people, and one of His statements about them was this: “Beware … Continue reading
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Being
One of the biggest struggles in the life of faith is the pressure to “do”. Whether it’s spoken, unspoken, self-imposed, or “others-imposed”, the expectation to be “doing” something for Christ can distract from the powerful reality of “being” something in … Continue reading
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Wisdom 21.23
“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue, keeps his soul from troubles.” – Proverbs 21:23 NKJV Words spoken tend to live-on even after an apology, and some thoughts need time to mature before being revealed (or discarded). May our words be … Continue reading
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Know
What do you know to be true? In John chapter 9 a man born blind is miraculously healed by Jesus. Afterwards, the Jewish leadership verbally attacked the man and his story; questioning his integrity and disassociating him from the synagogue. … Continue reading
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Free
Cultural shifts often promise new liberty, but only deliver old bondage in new ways. There’s only one form of true personal liberty; “Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My … Continue reading
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And
The word “and” makes a difference. For example, it can cause anxiety, like “The meeting is tomorrow AND the report is due”, it can bring a smile, like “Grandma’s coming AND she’s bringing a cake.”, etc. When it comes to spiritual … Continue reading
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Discernment
Godly discernment looks beyond the obvious. “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” – John 7:24 NKJV When Jesus spoke those words, He was being accused of blaspheming Jewish law. Obviously, Jesus knew the Law given … Continue reading
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Wisdom 21.3
“To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.” – Proverbs 21:3 NKJV The “right thing” isn’t always recognized by the crowd. We must remember that choosing righteousness and justice is ultimately in service to Him, … Continue reading
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