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Reflecting With God 3/28/2024

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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Is There Some Misunderstanding?

Thursday March 28, 2024 John 11:7-8 [Jesus said,] “Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to him, “. . . are you going there again?” I may not understand what Jesus Christ says, but it is dangerous to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/28/2024

Another Take What do we risk when we know of God’s forgiveness and then become complacent and return to our sinful ways? What happens when we turn our back on God—treating Him like an insurance agent rather than a savior? … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 3

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Devotion But one thing I do . . . – Philippians 3:13b. “One thing” is a phrase that is important to the Christian life. “You lack one thing,” said Jesus to the self-righteous rich young ruler … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/27/2024

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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Psalm 56:3

Wednesday March 27, 2024 Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. We shall never forget a remark Mr. George Mueller once made in answer to a gentleman who asked him the best way to have … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/27/2024

What Shall Be Done? How should we respond when those around us seem to be not only falling short of the glory of God, but actually abandoning God’s work? What should we do when we witness neighbors or friends tolerating … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 2

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Dissatisfaction Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/26/2024

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 Ascension of Christ

Tuesday March 26, 2024 Ephesians 4:8, 11-12 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” . . . And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/26/2024

Freedom and Response Freedom from sin gives us the power to love. But freedom from poverty or oppression or guilt sometimes makes us complacent. We forget our inclination to wander away from God’s will and pursue our own, and we … Continue reading

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Winning the Race! – 1

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:12-16 Most people read biographies to satisfy their curiosity about great people, hoping also that they may discover the “secret” that made them great. I recall sitting in a grade school assembly program many years ago, listening … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/25/2024

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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Oh God, Thou Art

Monday March 25, 2024 Exodus 3:14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” We must remember that the “attributes” of … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/25/2024

The Pain of Idolatry Idolatry causes pain. If this truth were present in our minds each time we placed something before God, we would make different decisions. Micah’s account of the sins of Samaria makes this fact painfully and dramatically … Continue reading

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Leadership In the Church – 5

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Steadfast The church needs leaders that are steadfast. When the early church selected their leaders, the Bible says, “They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:4). This is God’s … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/24/2024

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham Much of the world is feeling the effects of terrorism and war right now, but there are other things that … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 3/24/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 78 Lord I lament and abhor myself that I have been the occasion of these Thy sufferings. I had never known the dignity of my nature, hadst not Thou esteemed it: I had never … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 3/24/2024

Only Within Marriage Scripture References: Song of Solomon 1:2, 4:5; 1 Peter 3:1-7 Roland Bainton correctly wrote that many in the Renaissance saw love as an ennobling passion but felt it was possible only outside of marriage because it could … Continue reading

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Leadership In the Church – 4

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-8 Sincere The early church sought men of good reputation to be their leaders. The Bible tells us that they were to be “seven men of good reputation” (Acts 6:3 NKJV). They had to have a good … Continue reading

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