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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 23-24

23 The noble inclination whereby man thirsteth after riches and dominion, is his highest virtue, when rightly guided; and carries him as in a triumphant chariot, to his sovereign happiness. Men are made miserable only by abusing it. Taking a … Continue reading

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Life Lesson

For Sunday November 13, 2022 James 4:6 “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Few people would dare write a book on the subject of humility—we feel innately disqualified. But one man did write a wonderful book … Continue reading

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Keep It Holy

WHAT was God’s will for the Sabbath (or “day of cessation,” as the term literally means)? The fourth commandment is straightforward: “keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). But what does it mean to keep the Sabbath “holy”? The prologue to the … Continue reading

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Both For Failure and Success

If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and … Continue reading

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Mail-Order Church Cleared

Maybe some of you remember this story from awhile back. After six years of court battles, Kirby J. Hensley and his mail-order Universal Life Church were cleared of all charges in the State of California. A San Jose municipal judge … Continue reading

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John 6:37

Friday November 11, 2022 John 6:37 “The one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” Here we have a description of God’s children which is very clear and very profound. You who doubt whether you are … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/11/2022

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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Ordination of a Dog

“Sadie,” a Labrador retriever belonging to the Charles Thurber family in Terra Linda, California, was ordained as a minister of faith by the Hilltop House Church in San Rafael. The dog’s name and $15 were submitted by the Better Business … Continue reading

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Fellowship In The Gospel

Thursday November 10, 2022 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ. After sanctification it is difficult to state what your aim in life is, because God has taken you up into His purpose by the Holy Ghost. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/10/2022

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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Doctor of Divinity, Anyone?

In Evanston, Illinois, are the “Missionaries of the New Truth” who also advertise under the heading: “We want you to join our faith as an ORDAINED MINISTER with the rank of DOCTOR OF DIVINITY.” They state: “We are a fast-growing … Continue reading

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John 14:19

Wednesday November 9, 2022 John 14:19 “Because I live, you will live also.” After having become adjusted to our Living Head and the source of our life, now our business is to abide, absorb and grow, leaning on His strength, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/09/2022

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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No Questions Asked

The following advertisement was clipped from a college newspaper based in Tucson, Arizona: WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MINISTER? ORDINATION is without question and for life. LEGAL in all 50 states and most foreign countries. Perform legal marriages, ordinations … Continue reading

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The First and Great Commandment

Tuesday November 8, 2022 Mark 12:30 “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.” We are bound to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/08/2022

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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Working Harder

It’s been estimated that during a very lucrative time for Fuller Brush Company, salesmen would get into 1 in every three homes by knocking on doors, and a sale is made in one of every six homes entered. By comparison, … Continue reading

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We Belong To God

Monday November 7, 2022 Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” Every soul belongs to God and exists by … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/07/2022

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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Jesus – God’s Son – Part 2

John tells us in his Gospel that Jesus is the Living Word, eternal and divine. It was through Jesus that everything was created. Jesus is the source of life and light for all people everywhere. John and the other disciples … Continue reading

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