Tag Archives: Righteousness

Spiritual Nuggets 1/26/2024

Patterns and Prophecies Luke sees the events surrounding Jesus’ life through the lens of Isaiah. For Luke, Jesus’ life is Isaiah’s prophecy made tangible and complete. Jesus is the anticipated Messiah, prophet, and savior. Even John the Baptist’s role in … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/25/2024

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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Leave Room For God

Thursday January 25, 2024 Galatians 1:15-16 But when he . . . who called me by his grace, was pleased . . . As workers for God we have to learn to make room for God—to give God ‘elbow room.’ … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/25/2024

In Grief It’s difficult to know how to respond to people suffering grief. Those brave enough to speak often attempt to rationalize another’s grief with ill-timed theological truths. Those who feel inadequate or awkward about reaching out to grieving people … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/24/2024

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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Matthew 10:8

Wednesday January 24, 2024 Matthew 10:8 “You received without paying; give without pay.” When God does anything marked and special for our souls, or bodies, He intends it as a sacred trust for us to communicate to others. “Freely ye … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/24/2024

The Art of Discipline Jesus didn’t die for us so that we could continue to sin—He sacrificed Himself so that we could have sinless lives. God is patient, but His patience does not last forever. We wouldn’t test His patience … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 4

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 V. The Light is Productive – Continued ▪ You and I have the privilege of being a part in sharing the Good News. If we will only magnify the Lord by letting our lights shine, He … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/23/2024

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 Fainting Warrior

Tuesday January 23, 2024 Romans 7:24-25 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! It is Paul the apostle, who was not less than the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/23/2024

Small Players A priest should know better. A man representing the spiritual state of God’s people shouldn’t be so quick to question God’s promises. But for Zechariah, obedience became complicated. When the angel Gabriel told him he’d have a son, … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 3

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 I have always loved the illustration that Jesus used concerning hiding the candle under a bushel, basket or a jar. In Luke He refers to placing the light under a bed. “No one after lighting a … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/22/2024

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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Curious to Know God

Monday January 22, 2024 Exodus 33:14-15 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/22/2024

Connecting the Stories The connections between the Testaments aren’t readily apparent, but a closer reading—empowered by the Spirit—can reveal them. Such is the case with the connections among Isaiah, Luke, and Job. The authors of each of these books begin … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 2

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 II. The Light is Powerful “You are the light of the world.” The church is to be the channel of Light to this dark world. The light shines through us, but we are not the source … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 1/21/2024

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham The tendency among some evangelists was to exaggerate their successes or to claim higher attendance numbers than they really had. We COMMITTED … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 1/21/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 68 Being made alone, O my Soul, thou wouldst be in thy body like God in the World, an invisible mystery, too great to be comprehended by all creatures. Thou wouldst have all the … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 1

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world,” stated Jesus during what we often refer to as the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 1/20/2024

The Dangers of the Tongue PEOPLE tend to be known by what they say. Words may strike fear in others, they may reveal the speakers to be foolish, or they may be a source of help or comfort to other … Continue reading

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