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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 12

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Ever so sadly, those still living and walking in darkness will go on, forever in the treadmill of vain opposition to God. “In their case the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/12/2024

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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John 7:17

Friday January 12, 2024 John 7:17 “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.” Most doubters are of the opinion that they … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/12/2024

Courtroom Drama, Daytime TV, and Good Deity I remember old television courtroom episodes where people beg for forgiveness from a cynical judge when they should seek forgiveness from the person they’ve wronged. Usually these shows take the irony to the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 11

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued From last lesson: The servants of the Lord are no longer afraid of affliction and/or evil. They recognize their legacy as heirs of God and fellow … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/11/2024

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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What My Obedience to God Costs Other People

Thursday January 11, 2024 Luke 23:26 They seized one Simon of Cyrene . . . and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. If we obey God it is going to cost other people more than it … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/11/2024

The Difficult Issue of the Heretics Distinguishing between correct and false teaching has plagued nearly every church. We ask questions such as, “Are we venturing too far in that direction?” “Is this just my personal theological issue, or is this actually … Continue reading

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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 10

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment When people see the glory of the Lord they are definitely changed. Here is something wonderful indeed. Paul paints the portrait of the glorified Lord. As he and … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/10/2024

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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1 Corinthians 13:5

Wednesday January 10, 2024 1 Corinthians 13:5 It [love] does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful. In the dress of a Hindu woman, her graceful robe is fastened upon her person entirely by means … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/10/2024

Slaves to God, Equipped for Righteousness I used to think that I was powerless when it came to sin. Christ had saved me from my sinful state, but I was still wretched and helpless. Even though I knew I was … Continue reading

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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 9

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Afterwards, then Jesus set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem where He knew He would suffer. Yes, even while in His humiliation He was glorious. His disciples beheld … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/09/2024

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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Free Grace

Tuesday January 9, 2024 Ezekiel 36:32 “It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD; let that be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel.” My God! I … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/09/2024

Finding God in Sheol We’ve all felt distant from God. Sometimes it’s sin that makes us feel separated from Him; other times it could be a lack of prayer. Either way, when we feel apart from God, God has not … Continue reading

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Spiritual Discernment and Paul – 8

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment So, what is it that the servants of the Lord see? They see a glorious vision. Would Paul have rejoiced so greatly in the fact that all could see … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/08/2024

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 Sum Total of Our Hungers

Monday January 8, 2024 Psalm 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? One of the big milk companies makes capital of the fact that their cows are all satisfied … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/08/2024

Showing Kindness to a Stranger When I was a teenager, I became serious about showing unsolicited kindness while working through a 30-day intensive devotional. The devotional required me to record an act of kindness each day. My efforts included things … Continue reading

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