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Daily Devotional 9/21/2025

HEBREWS 2:8-9 But now we do not yet see all things put under him. . . . But we see Jesus. How true this is to us all! How many things there are that seem to be stronger than we … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 9/21/2025

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Precious Lord Jesus! You, and you alone, give life, purity, and sweetness to our poor persons and offerings. Everything in us is corrupt, and we decay. But in you, and by you, as … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 9/20/2025

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 9/18/2025

A Slave to Sin THE apostle Paul was willing to take a long, hard look at his deepest, darkest inner life. What he saw there was troubling, but true: he was a slave to sin (Romans 7:15). In fact, he … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 9/17/2025

The Second Temptation Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and … Continue reading

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Who Should Pray? – 2

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will … Continue reading

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Who Should Pray? – 1

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 9/14/2025

*Pastor’s Note: Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981) was an influential American writer of inspirational and Christian poetry. She wrote and sold millions of books of her verses. Her poetry is quoted almost everywhere. My prayer is that you will be blessed … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 9/14/2025

Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers O Lord, let your grace and your love do for us what fear of your terrors alone cannot. Melt our hearts by that nobler principle, and teach us to despise everything that would … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 9/13/2025

Do What You Are Given Scripture References: Jeremiah 36:16-17, 23-24; Acts 16:9-10 Actor Jamie Farr played the high-heeled, cigar-chomping Corporal Klinger in M.A.S.H. About two hundred fans attended the ceremony when he was added to Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Few … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 9/12/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: John 20:24-29 There is a significant difference between amazement and faith. God doesn’t just want to blow your mind; he wants to rule your heart. It is an important distinction, one that is not made … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 9/11/2025

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 9/10/2025

LIGHT FOR THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS Matthew 4:16 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Matthew did not quote from … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 9/09/2025

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 9/07/2025

The Perilous Nature of Sin SOME people scoff at the concept of sin by defining it as a prohibition against fun made by the few who hate it against the many who enjoy it. In a way, this was the … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 9/07/2025

Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Blessed God! Meet me in the evening, Lord. Help me to choose the best time for regular reading and prayer, and to look at my devotion as you do. Do not let me … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 9/06/2025

A Strong Grip He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle (2 Thessalonians … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Witness – 2

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 From Last Lesson: The emphasis in this paragraph (verses 31-36) is on witness (“testimony”), one of the key subjects in John’s Gospel. Here is another reason we should heed His witness. We might escape the wrath … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Witness – 1

Scripture Reference: John 3:31-36 The new birth is one of the key topics in John 3. In addition, in this chapter we see Jesus Christ in three different roles: the Teacher, the Bridegroom, and the Witness. This is a continuation … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 9/03/2025

*Pastor’s Note: Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981) was an influential American writer of inspirational and Christian poetry. She wrote and sold millions of books of her verses. Her poetry is quoted almost everywhere. My prayer is that you will be blessed … Continue reading

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