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Where is God’s Love? – 2

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 Where was God’s love for the little girl from yesterday’s story? Shouldn’t His love have stopped this man from ravaging her family? Shouldn’t His love have stopped this man from becoming addicted to crack? Shouldn’t His … Continue reading

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Where is God’s Love? – 1

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 It is remarkable, in view of Israel’s sin, that God’s first message to them in this book is that He loves them. His love is a historical love that goes back to their ancestor Jacob, who … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/29/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham As I look back over my life, I also have many … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 4/28/2026

With All That Wealth Scripture References: 1 Samuel 25:2-3; 1 Timothy 6:19 When Edgar Degas was in his seventies and nearly blind, he spent his days pacing the boulevards of Paris, following funeral processions. Financially secure, he lived as if … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/27/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Isaiah 40:1-11 Today you’ll encounter things that will confuse you, but rest assured the one who rules all those things is not confused. We really don’t know much. Every day we are all greeted with … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/26/2026

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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Prayer & Praise 4/26/2026

Richard Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers My Lord, give me your rod and staff. If my disease overtakes me, give me a stronger cure. If my reckless heart will not be tamed, put more restraints on me—load upon load, … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 4/25/2026

WATERS TO SWIM IN Ezekiel 47:5 Water in which one must swim . . . The text does not speak about waters to float in, though this is essential. Many people never get beyond that floating period, and they conclude … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 4/24/2026

Anger He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly (Proverbs 14:29). “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath (Ephesians 4:26). The wrath of … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 4/23/2026

And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved (Mark 13:13). Church of Reconciliation Splits In a northern section of Berlin lies a Protestant church whose front yard … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 4/22/2026

Rights WE live in a time when it seems that everyone is concerned about exercising their “rights.” Indeed, society has become somewhat polarized as various groups form around their perceptions of rights that they feel they are being denied. The … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 4/21/2026

Jesus Taught Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them (Mark 2:13). How did Jesus teach? Did He lecture or prefer dialogue? Did He pronounce truth in categorical terms, … Continue reading

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How God Reveals Himself – 2

Scripture Reference: Psalm 19 From Last Lesson: Creation reveals the glory of God; God’s Word reveals the way to God. How? The “testimony of the Lord,” all of what God has told his people, is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the … Continue reading

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How God Reveals Himself – 1

Scripture Reference: Psalm 19 In Psalm 19, David contemplates how creation proclaims the glory of God and then considers the riches of the Lord’s instruction in the Scriptures. He recognizes that, unlike the gods of the nations who are aloof … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 4/19/2026

Isaac Ambrose: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, how dull and remiss I am in the practice of my duty to you. You have said in Jeremiah, “Cursed is the one who does the work of the Lord negligently.” Then … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 4/18/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham These men did evangelists’ work—men like John Wesley, Dwight L. Moody, … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 4/17/2026

Unused Potential Scripture References: 2 Kings 17:6, 25:21; 1 Timothy 4:14-16 The Germans had two powerful weapons in World War II that never repaid their investment. The Tirpitz, one of the most powerful battleships of her time, fired her eight … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 4/16/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Your rest is not to be found in figuring your life out, but in trusting the one who has it all figured out for your good and his glory. We were in … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 4/15/2026

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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Daily Devotional 4/14/2026

GOD’S JUSTICE Revelation 16:7 And I heard another from the altar saying, “Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments.” You sometimes hear it said, “Justice requires God to do this.” I’ve probably used this expression myself, … Continue reading

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