Tag Archives: Jesus

Holiness vs. Hardness Towards God

Thursday March 30, 2023 Isaiah 59:16 He . . . wondered that there was no intercessor. The reason many of us leave off praying and become hard towards God is because we have only a sentimental interest in prayer. It … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/30/2023

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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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/30/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we are your handiwork – you designed us for goodness, love and compassion. You have made us in such a way that we can never be satisfied until we respond with love to your love, … Continue reading

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Sharing Our Journey – 1

Scripture Text: Psalm 18:1-3, 31-33, 49; Lamentations 3:19-24; Philippians 4:10-13 One of the traits we obviously value most in ourselves and others is independence. Few accomplishments are more admired among most people than that of pulling yourself up by your … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/29/2023

Civil War’s End At the end of the Civil War, when the news of Appomattox came, the secretary of war, Edwin M. Stanton, caused to be displayed from the dome of the Capitol a transparency on which were inscribed these … Continue reading

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1 Samuel 2:9

Wednesday March 29, 2023 1 Samuel 2:9 He will guard the feet of His saints. Perils as well as privileges attend the higher Christian life. The nearer we come to God, the thicker the hosts of darkness in heavenly places. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/29/2023

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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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/29/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Wonderful God! How can we not thank you for your extravagant love to us in Christ? We thank you for the way you have made yourself and your purposes known. You did this, not to the … Continue reading

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Our Very Present Help

Scripture Text – Psalm 46 Death is an ever present and inevitable event in everyone’s lives. We grieve and are burdened when a loved one or a friend passes, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. We all share a sense of deep … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/28/2023

Legend of the Origin of Praise There is an old Jewish legend which says that, after God had created the world, He called the angels to Him and asked them what they thought of it; and one of them said, … Continue reading

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The Great Revival

Tuesday March 28, 2023 Isaiah 52.10 The LORD has made bare His holy arm In the eyes of all the nations; And all the ends of the earth shall see The salvation of our God. In the old revivals in … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/28/2023

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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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/28/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we praise you, the one true living God, who fills the whole universe with life, love and meaning. We praise you for your tremendous love which flows to us and into our lives in Christ. … Continue reading

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Going Home Again – 5

Scripture Text – Genesis 35-36 Being a victorious Christian doesn’t mean escaping the difficulties of life and enjoying only carefree days. Rather, it means walking with God by faith, knowing that He is with us, and trusting Him to help … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/27/2023

Noah’s Day to a Pastor Pastor Earl Cannon of Chicago’s Vernon Baptist Church expected 15,000 to march in his nondenominational “happy day” parade in honor of God, but he and 214 policemen assigned to the activity were the only ones … Continue reading

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What A Sea To Swin In!

Monday March 27, 2023 1 Samuel 2:2 “No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.” What a broad world to roam in, what a sea to swim … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/27/2023

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Daily Prayer & Praise 3/27/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, your presence lifts us, your grace amazes us, your power overwhelms us and your love excites us. No matter what we bring with us – hurts, sorrows, self-satisfaction, bitterness or joyful praise – you always … Continue reading

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Strive To Love One Another

But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 1

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 Signs of His Coming The darker the day, the brighter the blessed hope of the Christian shines. The more terrible world events become and the darker the deepening gloom of civilization’s coming crisis looms upon … Continue reading

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