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Anecdotal Story 3/17/2024

Afterwards, Begin Again Scripture References: Isaiah 53:4; John 16:33 Thomas Carlyle spent a year in research, gathering materials. Then he wrote for endless hours daily through many weeks to complete the first volume of his history of the French Revolution. … Continue reading

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The Weapons of Our Warfare – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18 One of the key reasons for prayerlessness in the Christian life is a theological one. Deep inside, many Christians believe that prayer really doesn’t matter; God is going to do whatever He is … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 3/16/2024

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Most blessed God and Father! I bless you, I praise you, and I desire to love you, in and through Jesus. And while my whole soul benefits and enjoys the person and work … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/16/2024

The Peril of Ignoring Consequences FROM time to time newspapers carry tragic stories of people who have fallen into serious trouble by failing to consider the consequences of their actions. Often they admit to the error of their ways with … Continue reading

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Parental Preference

Saturday March 16, 2024 Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Because Harold Wilke was born … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/16/2024

More Than Conquerors When Lord Nelson reported to the British admiralty his great victory over the French fleet in the Battle of the Nile, he said that “victory” was not a large enough word to describe what had taken place. … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 3/16/2024

What a Difference WHILE the Bible teaches beyond a question of a doubt the rapture of all saints before the tribulation, it also shows that there will be different results. In 1 Corinthians 3 we have two classes of believers … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 7

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 3. The Faithfulness of the Savior Please read Psalm 36:10-12 for the background to this section. God is faithful, always faithful. He will always remain true to His Word. I can’t emphasize that fact more. Verses … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/15/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, who faced all the temptations that come to us all. We thank you more for the assurance that in him temptation can be defeated; that we can … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/15/2024

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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Proverbs 23:26

Friday March 15, 2024 Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart. Most people seek God. They pray, even though they do not do so regularly and diligently. They hear and read the Word of God, at least occasionally. They … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/15/2024

As the Lion Roars “Surely my Lord does not do anything unless he has revealed his secret to his servants the prophets. A lion has roared! Who is not afraid? My Lord Yahweh has spoken, who will not prophesy? Proclaim … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 6

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation – Continued Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. So many of us have bought Satan’s lie that God is going to cheat us. The devil whispers, “God’s … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/14/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Heavenly and most glorious Lord, we praise you for every sign that your Holy Spirit is at work in the world; for his healing, transforming and renewing activity in our lives and the life of the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/14/2024

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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Obedience

Thursday March 14, 2024 Romans 6:16 You are slaves of the one whom you obey. The first thing to do in examining the power that dominates me is to take hold of the unwelcome fact that I am responsible for … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/14/2024

Resilient Hope and Red Herrings The death of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, must have crushed and discouraged the early church. But in this event Luke shows us glimmers of hope. He reminds us that God is working behind the … Continue reading

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Life That Excels – 5

Scripture Reference: Psalm 36 2. The Fullness of Salvation – Continued Please read Psalm 36:5-9 for the background to this section. It is a fact that they who attempt to live godly lives will suffer persecution. It is also true … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/13/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for the miracle of life and for the joy of human friendship; for all those with whom we have shared the journey of life and those who have made it more meaningful. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/13/2024

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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