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Essential Insights on Faith 4/07/2024
The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham I believe that if this nation of ours would TURN TO GOD in PRAYER and in FAITH, and would live … Continue reading
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Classic Devotional 4/07/2024
Centuries of Meditations – First Century 80 My excellent friend, you see that there are treasures in Heaven and Earth fit to be enjoyed, besides those of Kings’ Courts, and Taverns. The joys of the Temple are the greatest joys … Continue reading
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Faith and Generosity – 2
Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Theological Argument. Such a strong example as James has given the readers, calls for a defense. James then proceeds to give it. He brings in an imaginary person to argue with him. This opponent treats … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 4/06/2024
The Ultimate Tragedy READERS of Ezekiel 10 are likely to focus on the spectacular vision of the cherubim and the wheels within wheels. But the real story in this passage is the Lord’s departure from His temple at Jerusalem (Ezekiel … Continue reading
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Strength Enough and Sense Enough
Saturday April 6, 2024 Isaiah 7:4 “Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint . . .” In Isaiah 7, the prophet and his son were sent with a message to King Ahaz, … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 4/06/2024
Genesis 15 CONCERNING Abraham’s faith then we have to ask the question, therefore, what did Abraham believe? What was it that God said, which Abraham believed, and which saved him and was counted to him for righteousness? We have the … Continue reading
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Faith and Generosity – 1
Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The term for ‘mercy’ referenced in the verse preceding our text is often related to that for giving to the needy. One form of mercy I’d like to discuss in relation to faith and works, is … Continue reading
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John 12:26
Friday April 5, 2024 John 12:26 “If anyone serves me, he must follow me.” Jesus has many adherents but few followers. For no one can be a follower of Jesus without going the same way as His Master: through death. … Continue reading
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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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Those Borders of Distrust
Thursday April 4, 2024 John 16:32 “Behold, the hour is coming, . . . when you will be scattered.” Jesus is not rebuking the disciples, their faith was real, but it was disturbed; it was not at work in actual … 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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Psalm 62:5
Wednesday April 3, 2024 Psalm 62.5 My hope is from him. When we believe for a blessing, we must take the attitude of faith, and begin to act and pray as if we had our blessing. We must treat God … 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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