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Mercy
We serve a merciful, patient God. Looking beyond Nineveh, God showed Jonah great mercy as well. Jonah showed some similarities to the city he was supposed to warn. He exhibited selfishness, disobedience…
Created 11 days ago
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God versus me
Planning is the hallmark of the human condition. We plan stuff almost unconsciously. We try to get an edge up on life by trying to shape it to our desires. The problem arises when our plans have a little…
Created 15 days ago
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Shut up.
The Bible is full of short, effective nuggets of real-world truths like this. Rather than letting mirth carry one to wrongdoing, one must strive to hold one's tongue.
Created 4 months ago
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... and then some...
Focus on God... and the rest will happen. Do what He wants you to do -- and the blessings will flow.
Created 4 months ago
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The humility of need
Solomon had it pretty cozy. How bad could it be being the newly minted King? But Solomon knew he needed more than just genes to be a good ruler, and he went to God with his desire to be wise. It was…
Created 4 months ago
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God's charge to men here is a major one.
God's charge to men here is a major one. Focusing on Verse 25 allows a husband to just how seriously our heavenly Father views the man's responsibility to his wife. I mean... He is telling us to love…
Created 5 months ago
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Living testimonies
We are special... no doubt about it. Set aside by the Lord. But we are also called to be testimonies to His goodness. An example of the change God can bring.
Created 5 months ago
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Separate from the old.
This advice is beautifully succinct: God's way is a different way. Focus on His way, and separate yourself from the old.
Created 5 months ago
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Trench warfare
When Christians turn the "race" into competition, it can become trench warfare... except we are attacking our teammates entrenched with us.
Created 6 months ago
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What a promise!
This is a verse that underlines a great promise. It highlights the future by underlining the shortness of the present. Difficult times are a part of life, but in God, we know the future glory will blot…
Created 8 months ago
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The responsibility of response
I love the direct simplicity of this verse. There is something to be said for defusing conflict with a measured, gentle response.
Created 12 months ago
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Do good now!
This verse speaks directly to me. I need to love others and reflect God today -- not tomorrow. It is a privilege to be able to help.
Created about 1 year ago
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Help needed.
No matter who you are, or where you are in your walk, you will come upon tough times. Regardless of if those times are of your doing or not, you have Someone to cry to to get lifted up.
Created about 1 year ago
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401K
Injecting God into our planning can be liberating... and scary, all at once. However, for one truly focused on Him, it has to be second nature. Even when faced with the seemingly benign daily decision,…
Created about 1 year ago
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Privilege.
It is such a privilege to be able to praise God... at least it should be. I ruefully recall times that I have allowed my worship experience to be marred by outside influences. When we focus on God in…
Created about 1 year ago
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Do You?
Life is an expert at "bringing" it. Trials, frustrations, sorrow... sometimes, it feels like life can be a revolving door of negativity. And even when you get a bead on things, self doubt can creep in.…
Created about 1 year ago
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Prayer of the penitent
Repentance is a concept that should be easily understood by every reborn person. It is the very basis of our faith, as manifested in the remorse found in the heart of one just discovering God's love.…
Created about 1 year ago
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The definition of assurance.
I love the direct simplicity of this verse. I love the way the line is being drawn in the sand; the author knows which side to be on, and even more assuredly, he knows which side will win. It is so…
Created over 1 year ago
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Criticism
Early on, the Bible gives us an important lesson on how to deal with criticism. The story is fairly well-known; the first recorded murder still elicits gasps. But when we look back and see how Cain reacted…
Created over 1 year ago
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A simple way to worship
The remarkable thing about this advice to believers is how simple it is to do... and how easy it is to ignore.
Created about 2 years ago
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Wisdom far removed
The simple point here is that wisdom is priceless. The lesson is in the irony; Rehoboam grew up at the feet of the wisest man who ever lived, and yet, his first major decision was so horrific it eventually…
Created over 2 years ago
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Minding the little things
Sometimes, when faced with the concept of stewardship, we think of the big stuff. Kingdoms. Churches. Corporations. I have come to believe that stewardship comes in all flavors. Sometimes, it's the little…
Created about 3 years ago
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What a crown
Having both set of grandparents around was the apex of the little ones Thanksgiving. The food prep, Wii-gaming, dancing and all with their grandparents filled their days nicely. This verse is the epitome…
Created over 3 years ago
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Does God know?
Dealing with the sometimes inevitable anger that occurs when we witness ungodly people seemingly prosper, it is easy to relate to this verse. We've all been there... you see the folks who not only eschew…
Created over 3 years ago
