Tag Archives: Salvation

Reflecting With God 2/16/2024

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 13:13

Friday February 16, 2024 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. If faith is the power to live right, love is the right way to live. Yes, love … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/16/2024

The Pursuit of Failures Often, when we focus too much on our own failures, we don’t reach the point where grace changes us. That’s why the parable of the Prodigal Son is so comforting for people who are caught up … Continue reading

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It Is Finished – 11

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 Concluding Thoughts From Last Lesson: There is no real and sincere wisdom, righteousness or true love among men unless it comes from Him who so loved His creation that He was willing to be forsaken of … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/15/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you that he shared in the joy of that celebration, and that his presence brought an end to disappointment and the beginning of a discovery. We are filled with gratitude every time we … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/15/2024

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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Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Thursday February 15, 2024 Romans 14:7 For none of us lives to himself. Has it ever dawned on you that you are responsible for other souls spiritually before God? For instance, if I allow any private deflection from God in … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/15/2024

The Cost of Comfort “ ‘[You all] comfort; comfort my people,’ says your God. ‘Speak to the heart of Jerusalem, and call to her, that her compulsory labor is fulfilled, that her sin is paid for, that she has received from … Continue reading

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It Is Finished – 10

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 3. Jesus Addressed Those He Had Come to Redeem – Continued From Last Lesson: I would like to continue on addressing some of the saints of the Old Testament with words of comfort that Jesus Christ … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/14/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for your patience with us; for understanding our fears and our frustrations. We praise you that your presence enriches our joy and your love gives us hope. We thank you for the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/14/2024

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 3:11

Wednesday February 14, 2024 Matthew 3:11 “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Fire is strangely intense and intrinsic. It goes into the very substance of things. It somehow blends with every particle of the thing it … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/14/2024

Connecting the Dots When we don’t have all the facts, we still like to connect the dots. Questions make us uncomfortable, so we draw lines with answers that make us feel safe and that fit our worldview. But sometimes we … Continue reading

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It Is Finished – 9

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 3. Jesus Addressed Those He Had Come to Redeem – Continued Now, I would like to address some of the saints of the Old Testament with words of comfort that Jesus Christ might have given them … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/13/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for your church, which you still use as the vehicle of your grace; that despite our reluctance, disobedience and timidity you still call us to go on reaching out to the lost … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/13/2024

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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Tuesday February 13, 2024 2 Chronicles 31:1 Now when all this was finished, all Israel who were present went out to the cities of Judah and broke in pieces the pillars and cut down the Asherim and broke down the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/13/2024

Anxiety and the Wilderness Anxiety has a way of ruling over us. Although many of our concerns are legitimate—like having money to pay the rent and buy food—some of them are nonsensical. We envision future catastrophes and spend our days … Continue reading

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It Is Finished – 8

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 3. Jesus Addressed Those He Had Come to Redeem – Continued From Last Lesson: “Peter, you will be “filled with the Holy Ghost” (see Acts 2:4; 4:8, 31) as I was filled with the Holy Ghost … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/12/2024

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we thank you for those first disciples of Jesus. He chose them, called them and appointed them, and empowered them to proclaim the good news of the kingdom. Thank you that because of them, and … Continue reading

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