Jul 27
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King Solomon had seen and experienced it all in terms of wealth, and yet he gives a very poignant lesson here. I can't recall the number of times I thought and said, "if only I had a little… Read more »
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How would you prepare if you knew that you were going to meet God face to face? Yes, we talk to, and listen to Him as we pray and worship. I believe in my times of intense worship I have felt His pres… Read more »
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vs 7 we are testing God when we ask whether God is among us or not, and of course we shouldn't. vs 4-6 God has treasured us human, and brought us soaring on high on eagle's wings. If only we… Read more »
Jul 8
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"Now I want to remind you..." - We constantly need reminders that increase our fear of God. How often I go through the day with no thoughts of God, with only thoughts of self and my own goal… Read more »
Jun 20
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What does the Bible say about work? Before the fall, God gave some commandments to Adam and Eve that outlined their tasks pre-sin in Genesis 1:28-29. Be fruitful and multiply, subdue the earth and ha… Read more »
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I do not know anyone who enjoys suffering. It seems opposite of our 'pursuit of happiness'. Yet something happens in depths of our suffering, that breaks down those barriers between us and G… Read more »
Jun 13
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Luke 1:46ff – “The Magnificat” This is one of the church’s oldest hymns, saturated in the Old Testament (kin to Hannah’s song 1 Sam. 2:1-10); it shows the revolutionary nature of the Jesus’s work to c… Read more »
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This entire Psalm as a whole really spoke to me as a reminder of God's faithfulness. Oftentimes it's hard for me to grasp the fact that the same God who went to such great lengths to keep hi… Read more »
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Here is a great example of human nature. A small disturbance breaks out and quickly becomes a riot. Much of the city is in an uproar and this verse tells us they don't even know what's going… Read more »
Jun 12
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One of Paul's greatest encouragements and challenges to the church in today is this... Will you answer a higher calling? Paul begins by revealing truth. "...What has happened to me has R… Read more »
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Impoverished living is confusing. Contrary to popular belief, the earth has plenty of resources for everyone on earth to have abundant life. The foundational argument of economics is flawed which is… Read more »
Jun 11
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Don't become a leader/teacher! We are held to a higher standard. The higher you climb up the leadership ladder the less room there is for falling out of line. By that I simply mean: "forgivi… Read more »
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Is your home a place of peace? Read more... Read more »
Jun 10
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My thoughts on these verses Read more »
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Gideon told the Israelites to who they should look to for who it is that rules them. It was not Him but rather it is God that rules over us and the earth and every living thing. They had their eyes… Read more »
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I want to be solid. According to Jesus all I need to do is... Come, Hear & Do. 1. I need to come to Him. 2. I need to hear Him. 3. I need to DO what He says. come+hear+do=solid through the storm… Read more »
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June 10, 2009 The life of Jesus. Read Today: 12 sent out to preach; Matthew 9:35-11:1; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6 Matthew 10:31 BBE 31 Then have no fear; you are of more value than a flock of sparrow… Read more »
May 11
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John 15:1-16:4 Read more »
May 3
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there was a silly belief propagated during the dark ages, that will still listen to every now and then that states, "if God is spirit, then spiritual stuff is great, but anything belonging to the… Read more »
Apr 30
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This article includes a compilation of the complete Christmas story from various books of the Bible. It is the Christmas story we read every year at my house and looks beyond just the gospels to capt… Read more »
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I am struck by the detail with which God instructs Moses in the presentation of acceptable offerings. A reading of Leviticus 22 as a whole gives one the unmistakable impression that it matters to God… Read more »