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Satisfied With Second Violin
Monday October 16, 2023 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. There was a celebrated Englishman … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 10/16/2023
Fear: The Fight Against It Fear is poisonous. When it drives our decisions, it will slowly destroy us—causing us to make moves that are against God’s will and detrimental to ourselves and others. The antidote to fear is complete reliance … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 4
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Epaphroditus – Continued Please read Philippians 2:25-30 for background to this section. From last lesson: Epaphroditus was a balanced Christian! Balance is important in the Christian life. Some people emphasize “fellowship” so much that they forget … Continue reading
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Saturday Prayer & Praise 10/14/2023
Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Gracious Lord! Nothing can reconcile us to you better than to humbly and patiently learn obedience in the school of suffering. We learn by knowing that Jesus, though you are the Son of … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 10/14/2023
Sins of Believers ABRAM “went down.” When we do not trust God, we also go down. As a result of Abram’s failure to trust God, he does one of the lowest, most despicable, meanest things we find recorded anywhere in … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 10/14/2023
A Parental Responsibility AS modern-day society is quickly discovering, there is no substitute for a solid, stable home life. Where parents are absent, negligent, or abusive, children will probably not learn to cope with the world in a healthy way. … Continue reading
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Life In a Triangle
Saturday October 14, 2023 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. When you stand between the rails of a long, straight railroad track, … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 10/14/2023
Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. COLOSSIANS 3:14 Billy Graham I’m for MORALITY, but morality goes beyond sex to HUMAN FREEDOM and SOCIAL JUSTICE. Evangelists cannot be closely identified with any particular party. We have to stand … Continue reading
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Classic Devotional 10/14/2023
Judgment and the Punishment of Sin – 1 IN ALL things consider the end; how you shall stand before the strict Judge from Whom nothing is hidden and Who will pronounce judgment in all justice, accepting neither bribes nor excuses. … Continue reading
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Poetic Praise 10/14/2023
Thanks to Brother Mike for the use of his inspirational poetry! Be blessed all who read! I WANT TO BE A BLESSING I’ve got love to give away a smile to make your day; I’ve got so many gifts to … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 3
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy – Continued Please read Philippians 2:19-24 for background to this section. Paul did not make the mistake of moving too fast with Timothy. He gave him time to get his roots down, and then he … Continue reading
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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/13/2023
Lord, hear our prayer: Dearest Jesus, we praise you for the life you have given us and for your promise to share every moment of our journey with us. We praise you that you have given us the assurance that … Continue reading
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John 5:5-6
Friday October 13, 2023 John 5:5-6 Now a certain man was there [Bethesda pool] who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 10/13/2023
Motive Is Everything It’s not often that we take an honest look at our motivations. But it’s important to reevaluate them regularly. When our sight is not fixed on God, we might become entranced with goals that conflict with godliness. … Continue reading
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A Priceless Pair – 2
Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy – Continued Please read Philippians 2:19-24 for background to this section. Notice the characteristics of this young man: He had a servant’s mind (verses 19–21). To begin with, Timothy naturally cared for people and was … Continue reading
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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/12/2023
Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we praise you for your greatness which gives us courage and your mercy which fills us with hope; for your truth which enlarges our understanding of you and your purposes, and for your glory which … Continue reading
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Getting Into God’s Stride
Thursday October 12, 2023 Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God. The test of a man’s religious life and character is not what he does in the exceptional moments of life, but what he does in the ordinary times, when there … Continue reading
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