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Crisis and Failure is Not Hopeless
Today’s reading Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17 Selected verses Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” Esau said, “I am about to die;...
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Jan 10, 2017
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The Cost of Integrity
Those who stand for truth will find their integrity tested. The Apostle Paul stood the test at great cost. Will you? Today’s reading:...
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Nov 23, 2016
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Confession of Sin
Today’s reading: Daniel 7:1-9:27 My selection: “While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and...
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Sep 15, 2016
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Confess Sin to God
How serious is sin? Today’s reading (Psalms 51-57) helps us answer that question. We live in a time when even the concept of sin is...
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Jun 22, 2016
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Asking God Not to Remember
“Mercy triumphs over judgment” wrote the Apostle James in chapter two verse 13b of his letter. God’s mercy in Christ, triumphs over the...
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Jun 16, 2016
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Small Sin; Big Consequences
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 19:8-21:22 Despite the title above, there are no small sins. Any sin is rebellion against a Holy God. Yet...
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Apr 13, 2016
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Saul’s Stinking Legacy
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14:52 Saul was consumed with himself. See what a price he paid for his pride, continual defensiveness,...
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Mar 31, 2016
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Good Intentions Gone Bad
Today’s reading: Joshua 22:1-24:33 When we make vows and commitments to the Lord, we need to be sure we are trusting Him for strength to...
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Mar 18, 2016
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Equality and Inequality in God’s Economy
Today’s reading: Joshua 13:1-15:63 While today’s reading includes long lists of geographical locations and the territorial allotments...
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Mar 15, 2016
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God Uses Sin for Good
Today’s reading: Joshua 10:1-12:24 How much time have you wasted lamenting your sin and past mistakes? In today’s reading, we have an...
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Mar 14, 2016
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Response of the Broken-Hearted Pastor
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 9:7-11:32 Sin should break our hearts. First, our hearts should break in repentance for our own sin. Second,...
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Mar 3, 2016
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Keeping a Clear Conscience
Today’s reading: Leviticus 5:14-7:38 A sensitive conscience is an asset to one whose mind has been trained and informed by God’s word. I...
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Feb 4, 2016
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