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Spiritual Nuggets 7/20/2023

Forsaken to Delight “My God, my God why have you forsaken me? Why are you far from helping me, far from the words of my groaning?” (Psalm 22:1). These are some of the darkest words in Scripture. It’s almost painful … Continue reading

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The Beginning of Grace – 4

Scripture References: Genesis 3 The Way of Redemption – Continued One time a dear friend of mine told me a story of when he was asked to lead a revival meeting at a local church. He gladly accepted the invitation … Continue reading

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1 Chronicles 11:5

Wednesday July 19, 2023 1 Chronicles 11:5 Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. Many of you have so much fighting to do because you do not have one sharp, decisive battle to begin with. It is far easier to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/19/2023

Sins of Omission There’s that moment when you’re asked to do something you know is wrong, but you feel like you should respond. It’s almost as fleeting as the decision to not stand up for what is right, even when … Continue reading

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The Beginning of Grace – 3

Scripture References: Genesis 3 The Way of Redemption Now we come to the merciful plan of redemption, the way of salvation announced here in the beginning of God’s Book. It is called the “protevangelium,” meaning, “the first gospel,” and this … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/18/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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A Lecture For Little-Faith

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other. When … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/18/2023

We Don’t (Really) Mean It “I’ll pray for you.” We say it often, but how many times do we actually remember to do it? Our biggest downfall might not be a lack of compassion—it’s probably just not taking time to … Continue reading

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The Beginning of Grace – 2

Scripture References: Genesis 3 The Beginning of Grace The grace of God began in the heart of God. The Lord looked upon this man He had made, a man rebellious, a man who had rather follow the seductive whisperings of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/17/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Glory of the Cross

Monday July 17, 2023 Isaiah 53:11 He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities. The meaning of these “stripes” in the original … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 7/17/2023

A Merciful Smackdown Sometimes, we’d rather not be teachable. When it comes to taking advice from people in my church community, it’s easier to keep an emotional distance than it is to listen. If I tread lightly on their sin, … Continue reading

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The Beginning of Grace – 1

Scripture References: Genesis 3 They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 7/15/2023

The Old Man Must Go NOW the reason for Abram’s wasted years and for God’s halting him at Haran is given to us clearly in Genesis 12. Abram had believed God and he had left behind, Ur of the Chaldees. … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 7/15/2023

Leadership Principles From Nehemiah – 7 Leaders Serve People (Nehemiah 7:1-5). SOME people regard leadership primarily as the art of getting results. Great leaders, they say, are those who get the job done. It matters very little how they operate, … Continue reading

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Certainty In Uncertainty

For Saturday July 15, 2023 1 Corinthians 10:13 God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 7/15/2023

Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. – Romans 12:10 Billy Graham In my ministry, I’ve been blessed by the people who have surrounded me and worked with me. Without . . . all the people who have … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 7/15/2023

A Sixth Sense This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 7/15/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 41 As pictures are made curious by lights and shades, which without shades could not be: so is felicity composed of wants and supplies; without which mixture there could be no felicity. Were there … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/14/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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