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Summertime Reading
It’s summer, a great time for reading. I hope you are staying in the Bible, whatever else you read. Here’s our schedule for the weekend....
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Jun 25, 2016
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One Day at a Time
Today’s reading: Psalms 65-68 In affluent western society, we are spoiled by the ability to always have a well-stocked pantry and plenty...
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Jun 24, 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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How I need this now!
Here are our scheduled readings for the weekend. There is much direction and encouragement for us here in a time when many feel...
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Jun 18, 2016
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Who’s the Smartest?
Arguments and debates often degenerate into character attacks or the demeaning of persons rather than the substantive issue originally...
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Jun 7, 2016
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A Delayed Reward with Accrued Interest
We are impatient people demanding immediate recognition and reward for our efforts. In today’s reading (Esther 4:1-9:17) we get to know...
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Jun 2, 2016
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Godly Living in a Pagan Society
As we move on from Nehemiah to Esther, we find people living with grace in the midst of a pagan society. Today’s reading: Nehemiah 13:1-...
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Jun 1, 2016
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Taking Time to Celebrate
The wall builders took time to celebrate the work accomplished. Do you? Today’s reading: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Don’t let the relentless...
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May 31, 2016
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Properly Placed Hope
There are moments of hope in history, when there is widely held anticipation of being at the start of something big and glorious. But is...
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May 12, 2016
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The Eternal King
Where is history going? God unfolds His plan for mankind gradually, but that doesn’t mean the end is uncertain or behind schedule....
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May 11, 2016
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The King at Home
There is evidence that David had plenty of flaws in his personal life as a husband and father. Nevertheless, on one occasion, at least,...
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May 10, 2016
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Music Worthy of God
Is worship music a touchy topic for you? Maybe that’s because music in the worship of God is a really important matter. See in today’s...
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May 6, 2016
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