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Life In Focus 4/11/2026
Strength Through Weakness OUR world prizes strength—the physical strength of athletes, the financial strength of companies, the political strength of office-holders, and the military strength of armies. But Paul put a new twist on the notion of strength: weakness can … Continue reading
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The Character of God: Love – 3
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:7-21 The Perfecting of Love The presence of God in us is the way love is “perfected among us.” This is with a view to confidence, “boldness in the day of judgment,” and boldness in that … Continue reading
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The Character of God: Love – 2
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:7-21 Living in Love John has already told us that it is “by the Spirit” that we know that “He abides in us” (1 John 3:24). He now adds the thought that “we abide in Him.” … Continue reading
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The Character of God: Love – 1
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:7-21 Love is very important for John and he puts emphasis on it throughout this letter. Here he does this by drawing attention to the fact that love is rooted in God, who is, in fact, … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 4/06/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham (On popularity and success) That’s one of the first things I’m … Continue reading
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The Risen Christ
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 If the cross is the answer to our sin, then the resurrection of Jesus is the answer to our death. Easter is about Christ meeting death head-on in its own territory—a tomb—and He won. He … Continue reading
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Prayer & Praise 4/05/2026
David Clarkson: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Make me understand, Lord, where I have gone wrong. Make me recognize my transgression and my sin. Search me and try me, and then enable me to search and try myself—with fairness, over … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/04/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Psalm 145 If you put too many things in your need category, you will end up frustrated with life, hurt by others, and doubting God’s goodness. It really is one of the sloppiest words used … Continue reading
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Daily Devotional 4/02/2026
GARMENTS OF GRACE Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. In Running on Empty, Jill Briscoe writes about a friend who had been molested by her father as a … Continue reading
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Inspirational Quotes 4/01/2026
Angels For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways (Psalm 91:11). At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 3/30/2026
Paul’s Defense “I speak as a fool” (2 Corinthians 11:23). These words jump out of the pages of 2 Corinthians; they seem out of place in the Bible. Why would an apostle speak foolishly? A closer look reveals the reason … Continue reading
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Prayer & Praise 3/29/2026
Lewis Bayly: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers What had you done, my Savior, that Judas betrayed you, and you were led, bound as a lamb to the slaughter? What evil did you commit, to be falsely accused and unjustly condemned? … Continue reading
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Who Are God’s Special People? – 5
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 There is no group within the Christian community who has the corner either on God or on truth. Today is a good day to remember that. Christians all over are considering our common calling … Continue reading
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Who Are God’s Special People? – 4
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 The revelation God gave Paul was a mystery; and no one before Paul had comprehended it fully. Certainly there had been hints here and there throughout Israel’s history, but as God worked in Paul’s … Continue reading
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Who Are God’s Special People? – 3
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 In spite of our verbal commitment to reach out to others in Jesus’ name, Christians have spent a good deal of our evangelistic and missionary energy trying to get persons not just to come … Continue reading
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