Tag Archives: Theology

The Liberty of Love – 6

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Sharing Blessings – Continued From last lesson: If we try to keep going without proper food and rest, we will faint. How important it is to “wait on the Lord” to get the strength we need … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 11/19/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 58-59 The Cross is the abyss of wonders, the center of desires, the school of virtues, the house of wisdom, the throne of love, the theatre of joys, and the place of sorrows; It … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 11/19/2023

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 11/19/2023

In a Fiery Kiln Scripture References: Jeremiah 4:19, Acts 26:23 Nemesis was the goddess Greeks assigned to visit the good fortunes of men with the reverses their sins demanded. From the cradle to the grave, humanity lives in a fiery … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 5

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Sharing Blessings – Continued From last lesson: God has also told us to be careful where we sow, and it is this principle that Paul deals with here. He looks on our material possessions as seed, … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 11/18/2023

Life Under the Sun ONE way to understand the enigmatic Book of Ecclesiastes is to read it as a contrast between two very different outlooks on life—either acknowledging and depending on God, or failing to do so. Failing to honor … Continue reading

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Pay It Forward

Saturday November 18, 2023 Psalm 115:18 We will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. In the movie Pay It Forward, the concept of paying someone back for a good deed is replaced with the idea of passing … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 11/18/2023

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham (Comment on the crusades) . . . We believe that this is the work of God, and that in each city we … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 11/18/2023

Abram Learned a Lesson THROUGH Abram’s backsliding and God’s chastening of his sin, Abram learned an important lesson. He never went back to Egypt again, and instead of rebelling against the sad result of his sin, he acknowledged his guilt. … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 11/18/2023

Thanks to Sister Monika for the use of her inspirational poetry! Be blessed all who read! ~ WHERE YOU ARE ~ In the Secret Place I Find You In the Darkness Filled with Light For No Darkness Can Surround You … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 4

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Sharing Blessings Just as “one another” is a key phrase in the Christian vocabulary, so is the word fellowship (translated “share” in verse 6). From the very beginning of the church, sharing was one of the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/17/2023

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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Luke 6:48

Friday November 17, 2023 Luke 6:48 “When the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.” [Let us speak] of those fortunate people who dug deep and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/17/2023

Not Perfect? Sometimes sin can discourage us to the point that we loathe ourselves. At first glance, John’s letter seems to encourage this. Addressing a struggling church community, John seems to call for perfection: “And you know that that one … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 3

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Bearing Burdens – Continued A contrast in attitude – continued. From last lesson: The word “gained” used in Matthew 18:15-35 is the same word Paul uses in 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 to refer to winning the lost … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/16/2023

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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Still Human!

Thursday November 16, 2023 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. The great marvel of the Incarnation slips into ordinary childhood’s life; the great marvel of the Transfiguration vanishes in the devil-possessed valley; the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/16/2023

Encouragement and Positivity If we were to make encouragement one of our main strategies, we’d see positive results in most situations. If we made providing for others one of our goals, the world would be a kinder place. King Josiah … Continue reading

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The Liberty of Love – 2

Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1-10 Bearing Burdens – Continued A contrast in aim – continued. From last lesson: The spiritual man would seek to restore the brother in love, while the legalist would exploit the brother. Instead of trying to restore … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/15/2023

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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