Tag Archives: Religion

Reflecting With God 6/23/2023

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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Philippians 3:10

Friday June 23, 2023 Philippians 3:10 That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection. Here we meet one who believed in the resurrection of Christ. Not only in such a way that he believed it had taken … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/23/2023

Chosen Before Birth An old woman, hearing of some preachers who dwelt on the doctrine of predestination, said: “Ah, I have long settled that point, for if God had not chosen me before I was born, I am sure He … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/23/2023

It May Seem Bland Let’s just admit it: genealogies and lists, like the one in Numbers 3:1–39, are the most boring elements of the Bible. But they do something for us that other formats cannot—they give us a sense of … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 5

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. The reasons for discipline (Hosea 12:7–13:6) – continued. After the death of King Saul, the Ephraimites refused to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/22/2023

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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The Undeviating Test

Thursday June 22, 2023 Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. This statement is not a haphazard guess, it is an eternal … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/22/2023

My Love and a Baby’s Love A gentleman who was a professed Christian was taken seriously ill. He became troubled about the little love he felt in his heart for God, and spoke of his experience to a friend. This … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/22/2023

The Power and the Glory In our day-to-day life, we acknowledge God’s power and encourage others to believe in it. Yet sometimes it takes a trial for us to realize the extent and reality of our confession. The disciples misunderstand … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 4

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. The example of discipline (Hosea 12:2–6, 12) – continued. In obedience to God’s command, Jacob left Shechem and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/21/2023

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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1 Corinthians 12:28

Wednesday June 21, 2023 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed these in the church . . . helps . . . In the apostles’ lists of officers in the church the “helps” are mentioned before the “governments.” By the … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/21/2023

Loving – Whether Good or Bad Mark Guy Pearse used to tell of the time he overheard one of his children admonishing the other, “You must be good or Father won’t love you.” Calling the boy to him he said, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/21/2023

A Bold God and a Bold People Imagine a God so bold that He would say, “Take a census of the entire community of the children of Israel according to their clans and their ancestors’ house . . . from … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 3

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. From last lesson: “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” – … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/20/2023

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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The Outpouring of The Holy Spirit

Tuesday June 20, 2023 Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. There is a necessity that the preacher himself, if souls are to be saved, should be … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/20/2023

God Moves in Mysterious Ways At age 32, William Cowper passed through a great crisis in his life. He tried to end his life by taking laudanum. Then he hired a horse-drawn cabbie, ordering the driver to take him to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/20/2023

Neon Gods Idolatry seems archaic. Who worships idols anymore? We all know that in other countries, traditional idol worship of gold and wooden statues still goes on, but we often forget about our own idols. What does all our furniture … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 2

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 1. God’s Mercies in the Past – Continued Please read Hosea 11:1-12 for the background to this section. God’s love demonstrated by His long-suffering (Hosea 11:5–7). On more than one occasion, God could have destroyed the … Continue reading

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