Tag Archives: Lord

Learning to Worship In Life – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-12 There are several interesting things about this episode in the life and ministry of Jesus. One is the characters around whom the drama unfolds. You will observe the crowd of people packed tightly in the house, … Continue reading

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Learning to Worship In Life – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-12 The service was in progress. The house was full just the way most ministers like it. The guest speaker was Jesus Himself who stood to His feet and started His sermon. No sooner had He made … Continue reading

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Hebrews 11:6

January 12, 2025 Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him. Here we are told that faith is the decisive thing in the Christian’s relationship to God. It seems to me therefore that “believers” is an excellent … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 1/11/2025

From Frivolous to Foolish Scripture References: Genesis 16:13-14; Matthew 21:15-17 When Mrs. Virgin went to the doctor to see if she was pregnant, the doctor examined her, then went to a window and scanned the sky. What was he looking … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/10/2025

I Am Come Down to Deliver Them And the LORD said: “I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. So I … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 1/09/2025

Three Wonders In Heaven John Newton said, “When I get to heaven I shall see three wonders there. The first wonder will be, to see many people there whom I did not expect to see—the second wonder will be, to … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 1/08/2025

Unjust Pay? ANYONE who feels that they are not paid what they are worth can appreciate the reaction of the workers in the parable about the wages that Jesus told in Matthew 20:1-16. He spoke of an employer who hired … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/07/2025

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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Bible Insights 1/06/2025

Be Strengthened and Grounded In Love Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (Romans 8:35). Now faith flings its final challenge: is there anyone … Continue reading

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One Resolution

January 05, 2025 Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” January 1st is usually the day … Continue reading

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1 Peter 1:3

January 04, 2025 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. … Continue reading

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Yesterday

January 03, 2025 Isaiah 52:12 For the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Security from Yesterday. “God requires that which is past.” At the end of the year we turn with … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:15-16

January 02, 2025 Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Two little words are found in the Greek version here. They are translated “ton kairon” … Continue reading

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Life In Christ – New Year’s Day

January 01, 2025 John 14:19 “Because I live, you will live also.” This truth instructs us in many ways: let us hint at three. It instructs us to admire the condescension of Christ. Look at the two pronouns, ‘ye’ and … Continue reading

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New Years Verse 1/01/2025

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! According to the world’s calendar, the Christmas Season is over and a New Year starts. However, Christians do not rely on a calendar to celebrate Christ and though this is the … Continue reading

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New Years Eve Verse 12/31/2024

LOOK FORWARD IN HOPE! KEEP LOOKING UP IN EXPECTATION! With all going on in the world, let’s keep hope alive in Christ Jesus and our eyes focused heavenward. The day of the Bridegroom’s return is one day closer and one … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/24/2024

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Yearning for God . . . 7

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Delight of the Psalmist “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.” Now drink in verse 8. “The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, and in … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 6

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Despair of the Psalmist – Continued John the Baptist became dreadfully depressed. He certainly had valid reasons. John was in prison and eventually was beheaded for his preaching. He was “the second Elijah,” the “forerunner” … Continue reading

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Yearning for God . . . 5

Scripture Reference: Psalm 42 The Despair of the Psalmist – Continued The important thought about your depression is not that you get out of it but what you get out of it. What do you learn from it? If your … Continue reading

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