Tag Archives: Heavenly Father

Matthew 12:21

Friday June 9, 2023 Matthew 12:21 “And in His name Gentiles will trust.” For thousands of years the chosen people had lived in hope. God had promised to send His people a Deliverer. When at last He was born in … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/09/2023

Grace Among The Graphic “Then he slaughtered the burnt offering, and Aaron’s sons brought the blood to him, and he sprinkled it on the altar all around; and they brought the burnt offering to him by its pieces, as well … Continue reading

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Contrasts and Conflicts – 5

Scripture Reference: John 8 Freedom and Bondage – Continued Please read John 8:31-47 for background to this section. Jesus explained to the Pharisees that the difference between spiritual freedom and bondage is a matter of whether one is a son … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/08/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we have come because you have called us. We have come because you are worthy. We have come because you have called us to yourself. We have come because you set us free. We come … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/08/2023

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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What Next?

Thursday June 8, 2023 John 13:17 “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” Determine to know more than others. If you do not cut the moorings, God will have to break them by a storm … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/08/2023

Danger In The Sphere of Influence Leadership is like a bright spotlight; when the heat intensifies, it’s difficult to conceal the areas where we fail. But that’s where true character is revealed. The Pharisees didn’t fare well with the pressure … Continue reading

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Contrasts and Conflicts – 4

Scripture Reference: John 8 Life and Death – Continued Please read John 8:21-30 for background to this section. It seems incredible that these religious “experts” should ask, “Who are You?” He had given them every evidence that He is the … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/07/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we come to you because in you we find our hope, our joy, our peace and the strength to begin again. We come to you, Lord, because in Christ you first came to us. We … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/07/2023

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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Exodus 3:21

Wednesday June 7, 2023 Exodus 3:21 “When you go, that you shall not go empty-handed.” When we are really emptied He would have us filled with Himself and the Holy Spirit. It is very previous to be conscious of nothing … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/07/2023

Ancient Words, Future Hope Atonement is appealing because we all have relationships we wish we could reconcile. The 12-step program involves forgiving and forging renewed relationships when possible. But the story with God is different. There’s an acute awareness that … Continue reading

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Contrasts and Conflicts – 3

Scripture Reference: John 8 Light and Darkness – Continued Please read John 8:12-20 for background to this section. If you have ever flown in a airplane at night, you will notice that you can see pinpoints of light miles away. … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/06/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we come knowing that you will accept us, not because we deserve it or because we are worthy, but because of your extravagant love. We come to confess who and what we are and what … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/06/2023

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The Report of The Spies

Tuesday June 6, 2023 Numbers 13:32 – Read Numbers 14:6-7 And they gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out, saying, “The land through which we have gone as spies is a … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/06/2023

Dwelling In The Wilderness The book of Leviticus can feel distant, abstract, and even absurd. Its opening chapters discuss odd offerings made at the tent of meeting, where God met His people when they were wandering in the wilderness after … Continue reading

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Contrasts and Conflicts – 2

Scripture Reference: John 8 Grace and Law – Continued She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” – John 8:11. It was required by Jewish Law that the … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/05/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we come with a great sense of anticipation; we come expecting to meet you here. We come, and we know that you will not disappoint us. We come seeking your face, longing to give you … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/05/2023

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