Tag Archives: Truth

The Lord God Is Our Strength – 1

Scripture References: Habakkuk 3:2-6; 17-19 When the pressing times of life come and our coping capacities are not sufficient, where do we turn? Or when we need support with energy merely to make sense of life day by day, on … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 6/24/2023

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Come, Holy Spirit, with all your sweet and precious favor. Come, Lord, to convince and comfort me, to humble and direct me, to chill my affections to the world, and to warm them … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 6/24/2023

Abraham The Faithful THE PATRIARCH Abraham, father of the nation of Israel, and the one known as the friend of God, is the great example of the walk of faith in Scripture. He is mentioned over and over again by … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 6/24/2023

Leadership Principles From Nehemiah – 4 Leaders Build Community (Nehemiah 2:17-18). IN many Western countries of the twentieth century, the labor force often has been sharply divided between management and labor. One problem of this rigid distinction is that it … Continue reading

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It Is Finished

For Saturday June 24, 2023 John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. In Beth Moore’s devotional book Voices of the Faithful, a South Asian … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 6/24/2023

I am ready to preach the gospel – Romans 1:15 Billy Graham One of the greatest tenets of the Christian faith is LOVE, and “love” is an ACTIVE WORD. We are to go OUT OF OUR WAY to love people … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 6/24/2023

That Little Voice My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 14

Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 Three Classes of People According to Paul’s writing in 1 Corinthians, there are three groups of people in the world today. Paul writes this: Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 6

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 3. God’s Promises for the Future Please read Hosea 14:1-9 for the background to this section. Though His people may turn away from Him, God will not abandon them, even though He disciplines them, for He … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/23/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we have come to praise you for who you are and for what you have done for us. We praise you for your glory, your authority, your sovereignty and your ultimate control over all things; … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/23/2023

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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Philippians 3:10

Friday June 23, 2023 Philippians 3:10 That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection. Here we meet one who believed in the resurrection of Christ. Not only in such a way that he believed it had taken … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/23/2023

Chosen Before Birth An old woman, hearing of some preachers who dwelt on the doctrine of predestination, said: “Ah, I have long settled that point, for if God had not chosen me before I was born, I am sure He … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/23/2023

It May Seem Bland Let’s just admit it: genealogies and lists, like the one in Numbers 3:1–39, are the most boring elements of the Bible. But they do something for us that other formats cannot—they give us a sense of … Continue reading

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Love So Amazing – 5

Scripture Reference: Hosea 11-14 2. God’s Disciplines in the Present – Continued Please read Hosea 12:1-13.16 for the background to this section. The reasons for discipline (Hosea 12:7–13:6) – continued. After the death of King Saul, the Ephraimites refused to … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 6/22/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Lord, we praise you, the one true living God. We praise you for reaching out for us and welcoming us home and for making us your sons and daughters; for the rest, refreshment and hope with … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/22/2023

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The Undeviating Test

Thursday June 22, 2023 Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. This statement is not a haphazard guess, it is an eternal … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 6/22/2023

My Love and a Baby’s Love A gentleman who was a professed Christian was taken seriously ill. He became troubled about the little love he felt in his heart for God, and spoke of his experience to a friend. This … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/22/2023

The Power and the Glory In our day-to-day life, we acknowledge God’s power and encourage others to believe in it. Yet sometimes it takes a trial for us to realize the extent and reality of our confession. The disciples misunderstand … Continue reading

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