Tag Archives: Worship

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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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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Loved

The word “love” is often used carelessly. Many people consider it only regarding affection. In the Bible, however, the word love carries much more weight than just feelings that come and go, it involves an act of the will. It … 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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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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Cross

The cross is foolishness to those who don’t believe. It was true in the first century and still true today. Perhaps that’s why some preachers try to make the gospel more palatable to those who consider themselves above it. However, … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Day 10-22-17

“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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Grudges

Ever struggled with letting go of a grudge? If there’s anyone in the Old Testament who could have justified a grudge, it would have been Joseph. As Jacob’s favorite son, his jealous brothers sold him to slave-traders, which led to a life … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Day 10-15-17

“You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With Your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word … Continue reading

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Simple

Someone who takes a “literal” approach to the Christian life is often considered simple, and unsophisticated. There’s even a growing number of pastors who’ve abandoned a traditional interpretation of scripture in favor of a more tolerant view of cultural standards. … Continue reading

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Hopeful

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 on occasion it can … Continue reading

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Stumbling

Tripping over something can be embarrassing (especially in public) and sometimes wounded pride can also be accompanied by injury. In the household of faith, we’re commanded to take extra care regarding the placement of “spiritual furniture” around our life’s living … 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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The Lord’s Day 10-8-17

“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 Life is … 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, and all we do or think is an open … 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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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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