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Spiritual Nuggets 4/05/2024
Speaking the Truth With Love Read today’s headlines and you might conclude that Christian boldness is a thin disguise for defensiveness, anger, and demeaning behavior. Believers who feel voiceless in their society sometimes respond by becoming adamant “defenders of the … Continue reading
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The Glory of the Cross – 5
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – A Sign of Our Hope of Heaven – Continued That cross is a sign of our hope of glory. If, (and I say that rhetorically) there is any tomorrow, if there is any … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/04/2024
Beyond Measure When we say, “God is gracious; God is kind,” do we fully comprehend the extent of God’s graciousness and kindness toward us? We glimpse it in Zechariah: “You must say to them: ‘Thus says Yahweh of hosts: “Return … Continue reading
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The Glory of the Cross – 4
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – A Sign of Our Hope of Heaven Third, the cross is a sign and an emblem of our atonement and our salvation, our hope of glory. Christ died. How did He die? Why … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/03/2024
Keep Us From Distraction It’s easy to get distracted from the good work God intends for us to do. Competing forces vie for our attention; we’re sidetracked by fear or selfishness. We start living our own stories and lose sight … Continue reading
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The Glory of the Cross – 3
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – Speaks of Man’s Universal Depravity Second, the cross is a sign and an emblem of the universal depravity of the human heart. If one would see what humanity is really like, look at … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/02/2024
Throwing Caution to the Flood Words are powerful. They can restore and heal; they can also be used as deadly weapons. When we interact with one another, we know to choose our words carefully to avoid being misinterpreted or inadvertently … Continue reading
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The Glory of the Cross – 2
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 The Cross – An Emblem of the Christian Faith – Continued The cross of Christ is not a mythical, romantic idea, symbol, or story. It is historical and factual. If we think of the reference to … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/01/2024
Measuring Out God’s Goodness Although we don’t usually question God’s goodness, we do make assumptions about how He should act in the world. We expect God to use us in His work and to intercede on our behalf—and rightfully so, … Continue reading
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The Glory of the Cross – 1
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:11-14 In the text of our Scriptural reference, Paul makes a contrast between the Galatians who glory in the flesh (the original Greek word means to “glory,” “boast,”) and his own humble, spirit that forbids that he … Continue reading
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Winning the Race! – 6
Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Discipline Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. – … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 3/30/2024
The Ground of Faith “What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the … Continue reading
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Winning the Race! – 5
Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Determination I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14. “I press on” uses the same verb that is found in Philippians 3:12 which … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 3/29/2024
Honestly Questioning God Many people are afraid to be honest with God—which is odd, considering that He already knows what we’re thinking. The biblical authors certainly told God how they felt, and they did so eloquently and often. The prophet … Continue reading
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Winning the Race! – 4
Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Direction Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. – Philippians 3:13c. The unsaved person is controlled by the past, but the Christian running the race looks toward the future. Imagine what would … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 3/28/2024
Another Take What do we risk when we know of God’s forgiveness and then become complacent and return to our sinful ways? What happens when we turn our back on God—treating Him like an insurance agent rather than a savior? … Continue reading
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Winning the Race! – 3
Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Devotion But one thing I do . . . – Philippians 3:13b. “One thing” is a phrase that is important to the Christian life. “You lack one thing,” said Jesus to the self-righteous rich young ruler … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 3/27/2024
What Shall Be Done? How should we respond when those around us seem to be not only falling short of the glory of God, but actually abandoning God’s work? What should we do when we witness neighbors or friends tolerating … Continue reading
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Winning the Race! – 2
Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Dissatisfaction Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 3/26/2024
Freedom and Response Freedom from sin gives us the power to love. But freedom from poverty or oppression or guilt sometimes makes us complacent. We forget our inclination to wander away from God’s will and pursue our own, and we … Continue reading
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