Tag Archives: Salvation

The Unheeded Secret

Thursday October 19, 2023 John 18:36 “My kingdom is not of this world.” The great enemy to the Lord Jesus Christ in the present day is the conception of practical work that has not come from the New Testament, but … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/19/2023

A Longsuffering God God is longsuffering, but sometimes we take this for granted. How often have we given into temptation, expecting to be obedient at a later date? Psalm 85 gives a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the past: “O … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/18/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, your glory overwhelms us, your power enables us, your mercy cleanses us and your Spirit fills us. And so we praise you that only your grace could have made it possible for us to be … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/18/2023

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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Hebrews 4:13

Wednesday October 18, 2023 Hebrews 4:13 All things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. The literal translation of this phrase is, all things are stripped and stunned. This is the force … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/18/2023

Longing and Being The general sense of what worship “is” is widely known, but the specifics of what it means are a little vague. Aside from obedience (in other words, avoiding sin and following what God asks of us), there … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/17/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise you that though you are beyond our understanding, you are nearer than breathing; that though your holiness rejects our sinfulness and selfishness, your love reaches out in love for … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/17/2023

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 Comforter

Tuesday October 17, 2023 John 14:26 But the Helper [Comforter], the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. I … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/17/2023

On a Mission “We’re on a mission from God.” Whenever the Blues Brothers delivered this line, they were met with a less-than-enthusiastic reception. While they had a different “mission” in mind, their famous line summarizes Paul’s ministry, and their reception … Continue reading

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Abundant Life In Jesus Christ – 1

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. – John 1:4. In this verse John introduces two of the greatest themes of his narrative. Often at the beginning of an important work of literature or music, … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 10/16/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we praise you for your promise to be with us always, even to the end and beyond. We praise you that true worship is in the name of Christ, in the midst of his people, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/16/2023

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Satisfied With Second Violin

Monday October 16, 2023 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. There was a celebrated Englishman … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/16/2023

Fear: The Fight Against It Fear is poisonous. When it drives our decisions, it will slowly destroy us—causing us to make moves that are against God’s will and detrimental to ourselves and others. The antidote to fear is complete reliance … Continue reading

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A Priceless Pair – 4

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Epaphroditus – Continued Please read Philippians 2:25-30 for background to this section. From last lesson: Epaphroditus was a balanced Christian! Balance is important in the Christian life. Some people emphasize “fellowship” so much that they forget … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 10/14/2023

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Gracious Lord! Nothing can reconcile us to you better than to humbly and patiently learn obedience in the school of suffering. We learn by knowing that Jesus, though you are the Son of … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 10/14/2023

Sins of Believers ABRAM “went down.” When we do not trust God, we also go down. As a result of Abram’s failure to trust God, he does one of the lowest, most despicable, meanest things we find recorded anywhere in … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 10/14/2023

A Parental Responsibility AS modern-day society is quickly discovering, there is no substitute for a solid, stable home life. Where parents are absent, negligent, or abusive, children will probably not learn to cope with the world in a healthy way. … Continue reading

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Life In a Triangle

Saturday October 14, 2023 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. When you stand between the rails of a long, straight railroad track, … Continue reading

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