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Called to Be Holy – 3
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Breaking With the World – Continued Christ’s work for us was no afterthought on God’s part. “He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you … Continue reading
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Hebrews 3:6
Wednesday April 10, 2024 Hebrews 3:6 Hold fast our confidence. Seldom have we seen a sadder wreck of even the highest, noblest Christian character than when the enemy has succeeded in undermining the simple trust of a child of God, … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/10/2024
The True Source of Leadership When leaders latch onto power, considering it their right, it’s destructive. God holds leaders to a higher standard because their words and actions cause others to rise or fall. When leaders of corporations, churches, or … Continue reading
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Called to Be Holy – 2
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 A Heart of Reverence Peter continues on and exhorts believers in the fact that we are not only commanded to holiness but also to a reverent mind. This means a respectful fear, one based in … Continue reading
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Individual Sin Laid On Jesus
Tuesday April 9, 2024 Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. This thought has charmed me beyond measure. Here … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/09/2024
Unexpected Opportunities When we are busy doing the work of the kingdom, how do we respond to obstacles that get in our way? Do we expect God to blast a path straight through so that we can proceed? We might … Continue reading
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Called to Be Holy – 1
Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 In previous verses before our text, Peter had been dealing with the glories of our salvation. At this point, he launches into a series of exhortations based on what is to follow. At the outset, … Continue reading
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The Goodness of God
Monday April 8, 2024 Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 4/08/2024
Visions, Revelations, and Questions The prophets of old had visions and dreamed dreams. They experienced apocalyptic nightmares and witnessed breathtaking scenes of beauty. Perhaps most fascinating, though, is how they reacted. Zechariah provides us with an example of both the … Continue reading
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Faith and Generosity – 3
Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Scriptural Argument – Continued. James now observes that faith and actions (deeds or works) can’t be separated. Faith which is only in the mind is not yet complete; faith starts there, but doesn’t finish there. … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 4/07/2024
The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham I believe that if this nation of ours would TURN TO GOD in PRAYER and in FAITH, and would live … Continue reading
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Classic Devotional 4/07/2024
Centuries of Meditations – First Century 80 My excellent friend, you see that there are treasures in Heaven and Earth fit to be enjoyed, besides those of Kings’ Courts, and Taverns. The joys of the Temple are the greatest joys … Continue reading
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Faith and Generosity – 2
Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The Theological Argument. Such a strong example as James has given the readers, calls for a defense. James then proceeds to give it. He brings in an imaginary person to argue with him. This opponent treats … Continue reading
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Life In Focus 4/06/2024
The Ultimate Tragedy READERS of Ezekiel 10 are likely to focus on the spectacular vision of the cherubim and the wheels within wheels. But the real story in this passage is the Lord’s departure from His temple at Jerusalem (Ezekiel … Continue reading
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Strength Enough and Sense Enough
Saturday April 6, 2024 Isaiah 7:4 “Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint . . .” In Isaiah 7, the prophet and his son were sent with a message to King Ahaz, … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 4/06/2024
Genesis 15 CONCERNING Abraham’s faith then we have to ask the question, therefore, what did Abraham believe? What was it that God said, which Abraham believed, and which saved him and was counted to him for righteousness? We have the … Continue reading
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Faith and Generosity – 1
Scripture Reference: James 2:14-26 The term for ‘mercy’ referenced in the verse preceding our text is often related to that for giving to the needy. One form of mercy I’d like to discuss in relation to faith and works, is … Continue reading
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