Tag Archives: Theology

Reflecting With God 11/06/2023

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 True Meaning of Worship

Monday November 6, 2023 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/06/2023

The Forgotten Christian Virtue An unfortunate effect of our emphasis on God’s grace is our dwindling focus on the connection between obeying God’s will and receiving His blessings. If we’re not living in the primary will God designed for us, … Continue reading

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Does God Care About Me? – 2

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 III. God’s Love Defined Malachi, in the situation he addresses, the words he uses and the illustration he gives, paints a beautiful picture of what it means to be truly loved by God. We doubt the … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 11/05/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 56 [Speaking of The Cross] There are we entertained with the wonder of all ages. There we enter into the heart of the universe. There we behold the admiration of Angels. There we find … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 11/05/2023

*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 11/05/2023

Juvenile Precocity Scripture References: 1 Kings 3:7; Mark 14:51-52 The violinist played from memory Bernstein’s “Serenade for Violin and String Orchestra,” with the maestro himself conducting. Suddenly, her E string snapped. She calmly borrowed the Stradivarius of the concert master … Continue reading

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Does God Care About Me? – 1

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 Henry Ward Beecher began his ministry in a small church. Week by week he preached those noble Christian virtues that he felt would lead his people into responsible Christlike living. But nothing seemed to happen. The … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 11/04/2023

Cheap Talk SOME people have a comment to make on virtually every subject. They never say, “I don’t know,” or just listen in order to learn something. They just spout off their uninformed opinions to any willing listener. Proverbs calls … Continue reading

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The Wooden Bowl

Saturday November 4, 2023 Romans 15:7 Receive one another, just as Christ also received us. A frail, old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and young grandson. Every night, the family ate dinner together, but because of the … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 11/04/2023

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham The TEST of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying not, “What a lovely sermon!” but “I will DO SOMETHING.” … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 11/04/2023

Same Lesson Again IN THE case of Abram and Lot we have the same experience graphically repeated. God had said, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred”; but instead, Abram took Lot along. God must discipline Abram … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 11/04/2023

Thanks to Sister Kathy for the use of her inspirational poetry and her husband Paul for the use of his artwork! Be blessed all who read! A SURE FOUNDATION Atop a hill, within the mist, a sturdy city stands, It … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth – 3

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” III. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/03/2023

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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Matthew 5:8

Friday November 3, 2023 Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” This passage has plunged many sincere souls into the depths of condemnation. For they feel, of course, that nothing in them is as … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/03/2023

Being Made New We often fall into old habits that reflect the way we once were. Although we’ve been made new, we haven’t been made perfect, and sometimes it shows. People within our church communities might have one perception of … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth – 2

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” II. … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/02/2023

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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Authority and Independence

Thursday November 2, 2023 John 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Our Lord never insists upon obedience; He tells us very emphatically what we ought to do, but He never takes means to make us do it. We … Continue reading

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