Tag Archives: Righteousness

Who Are God’s Special People? – 5

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 There is no group within the Christian community who has the corner either on God or on truth. Today is a good day to remember that. Christians all over are considering our common calling … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 4

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 The revelation God gave Paul was a mystery; and no one before Paul had comprehended it fully. Certainly there had been hints here and there throughout Israel’s history, but as God worked in Paul’s … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 3

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 In spite of our verbal commitment to reach out to others in Jesus’ name, Christians have spent a good deal of our evangelistic and missionary energy trying to get persons not just to come … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 2

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 When we organize a club or church, we act as if we want everybody to be a part of what we’re going to do; it can be that important to us. In reality, though, … Continue reading

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Who Are God’s Special People? – 1

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 11:1-9; Ephesians 3:1-13 It’s rather flattering, isn’t it, to be in some group which seems to receive God’s special favor? Correct or not, many people imagine that this is true of them. Some people say our nation … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/23/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham When it comes to the gospel, be FAITHFUL, and the HOLY … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/21/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 If you trust only when you understand, you’ll live with lots of doubt. God’s wisdom is bigger than anything your mind can conceive. It’s humbling to admit, but important nonetheless. You will … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/20/2026

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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Daily Devotional 3/19/2026

MATTHEW 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Here Jesus speaks to us about a Christian task which we all have in common, old and young, … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 3/18/2026

Ambition Do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them (Jeremiah 45:5). So I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation (Romans 15:20). … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/16/2026

Aid for the Poor BY comparison to the many modern Christians who live in affluence, the Corinthian believers would appear poor. Yet Paul described the Christians of Macedonia as living in “deep poverty” (2 Corinthians 8:2), so they were much … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 3/15/2026

Make Your Faith Grow Giving all diligence, add to your faith . . . (2 Peter 1:5). Faith must be more than belief in certain facts; it must result in action, growth in Christian character, and the practice of moral … Continue reading

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Longing for Freedom – 2

Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 To some degree, Christianity agrees with philosophies which assert that human beings have limited freedom and externally determined destinies. In the world as it is, of course, there is no genuine freedom, and wise is the … Continue reading

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Longing for Freedom – 1

Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 All celebrations, and religious celebrations especially, begin with a feeling of freedom. Starting with freedom, celebrations at the same time also manifest, embody, and express the deep human thirst for freedom. However, understand that I am … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/12/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I am thankful for the PEACE of God in my heart, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/10/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Peter 1:1-12 You can’t hear him, but he’s wiser; you can’t see him, but he’s more faithful; you can’t touch him, but he’s nearer than whatever else you’d trust. It is one of the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/09/2026

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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Daily Devotional 3/08/2026

THE RELINQUISHED LIFE Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. No one is ever united with Jesus Christ until he is willing to relinquish not sin only, … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 3/07/2026

Agnosticism and Atheism What may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/05/2026

The Importance of Image AS Paul traveled through the cities of the Roman Empire, he always gave thought to how he would be perceived, but his biggest concern was whether observers would see Jesus in him. To illustrate this principle, … Continue reading

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