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Bible Insights 11/02/2025

Courage of Soldiers You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier (2 … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 11/02/2025

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Precious Jesus, you have been a strength to my poor soul, and you will be my portion forever. Help me to see my daily need of you, and to feel my poverty and … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Believe – 2

Scripture Reference: Mark 11:22-24 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his … Continue reading

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When You Pray, Believe – 1

Scripture Reference: Mark 11:22-24 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 10/30/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham In the majestic National Cathedral (Washington D.C.), we see all around us the symbols of the CROSS. The cross tells … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 10/29/2025

As We Really Are Scripture References: 1 Samuel 23:22-23; Matthew 22:16 In talking to Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Cassius says, “Therefore, good Brutus, be prepar’d to hear; and since you know you cannot see yourself so well as by … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/28/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 God calls you to persevere by faith, and then, with powerful grace, he protects and keeps you. It is a wonderfully encouraging name for the God you serve, yet it’s possible to … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/27/2025

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 10/26/2025

SPIRITUAL CEDAR Psalm 92.12 The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Sadly, the majestic cedar trees of Lebanon are few and far between today compared to how they covered the mountains … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 10/26/2025

Herman Witsius: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers From eternity, Lord, did you entertain thoughts of glorifying me, a miserable wretch? I am less than nothing. I will carry you forever in my eyes, and always in my heart. I will … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 10/25/2025

Acceptance To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice (Proverbs 21:3). To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6). Acceptance says, True, this … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/24/2025

Woe to the multitude of many people who make a noise like the roar of the seas, and to the rushing of nations that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! (Isaiah 17:12). Dolphin with Anchor: “Hasten Slowly” … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 10/23/2025

Righteousness WHAT is righteousness? Most of us immediately think of a person trying to keep a list of rules, like a little boy or girl who never steps over the line. When Paul speaks of righteousness in Romans, he means … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 10/22/2025

Pray for All Men Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Eternity – Continued From Last Lesson: Some [victorious soldiers] would carry flasks of burning incense and the fragrance would fill the air. To the soldiers of victory the fragrance was a sweet aroma. To the … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Choices – Continued All of life is made up of choices. I become a little uneasy around people who seem to make choices so effortlessly. It has never been easy for me and I suspect, … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Relationships – Continued Dealing with people in general is tough enough. Dealing with problem people is next to impossible. Whenever I think about getting along with people, I recall something I read in the early … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 10/19/2025

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, grant me grace to abide in Jesus, that every act of my life may testify whose I am, and whom I serve. And like the martyr who answered every question “I am … Continue reading

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Triumph In Christ – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 2:5-16 Someone once said: “Most people admire a good loser . . . as long as it’s somebody else.” It’s true, isn’t it? We savor victory. From the Little League baseball game to the corporate takeover … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 10/17/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham Tragic events remind us of the brevity and UNCERTAINTY of life. We never know when we, too, will be called … Continue reading

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