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Immanuel
What could be better than “God with us.”? For Joseph and Mary, the surroundings and circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s … Continue reading
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Mary
What made Mary so special? Was it her appearance or sense of humor? Maybe she had amazing domestic skills and strong parental instincts? While we don’t know much about her daily habits and skillset, we do know a key ingredient … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-18-16
“Therefore by Him, let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” – Hebrews 13:15 NKJV Have you made the decision to praise Him today? Even though … Continue reading
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Orderly
Confusion can produce all kinds of mistakes; even fatal errors. For those alive in the years following Christ’s resurrection, there was a lot of confusion concerning Jesus. Many had encountered Him during His travels, heard stories, knew someone healed, and … Continue reading
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Sustained
“Cotton candy inspiration” may be sweet, but it doesn’t last. Over the centuries, the people of God have faced challenges of many kinds and the Word of God has proven to be the only lasting source of encouragement. Today may bring … Continue reading
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Shamgar
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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Rain
There are points on the journey when life’s “weather” turns a sunny day into a dark rainy one. Those are the exact times when the words of Psalm 9 are most applicable. Somehow, making the decision to speak them aloud reveals … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-11-16
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust…” – Psalm 18:2a Today would be a great day to pause and reflect on God’s strength, protection and provision. Is … Continue reading
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Moved
Have you ever experienced the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit? A presence more real and lasting than manufactured excitement? In our world, there are a lot of voices speaking all manner of spiritual talk, but there is only one … Continue reading
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Remembrance
Sometimes it’s good to pause and linger on these truths… “Remember the former things, those of long ago, I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” (The gods of this world are … Continue reading
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Encouragement
Our souls long to know there’s more to this life than what we see. In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, and even boredom. Relationships can bring encouragement, but quite often; discouragement. The first century Christians knew the … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-4-16
Lives can be changed this very day. It could be in a worship you’re attending, or in another part of the world you’ll never visit. May we be praying for salvations, praying against strongholds, praying for hearts to receive the … Continue reading
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Praise
There’s something about music that “strikes a chord” within us. Some are more naturally “musical”, but all of us have the capacity to “sing” within our souls. It may be the lyrics of an old hymn from childhood, a praise … Continue reading
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Conscience
A clear conscience is priceless. It makes for better sleep and recall of previous statements a lot easier (no need to construct new lies to cover old ones). Unfortunately, false accusations, innuendo and unforeseen challenges can bring doubt. Paul was … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 11-6-16
“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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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 deal from good to bad. As a former Pharisee, Paul was a man … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 10-30-16
“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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The Lord’s Day 10-23-16
“For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect.” – Psalm 18:31-32 NKJV There is no comparison to our Great God! … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 10-9-16
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” – Psalm 16:8-9 NIV Are your … 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 is open to His view, and … Continue reading
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