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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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Preaching through Tears
Today we read of a man who was given an horrific message to deliver, but he gave it faithfully. Today’s reading: 2 Kings 8:7-10:17 We...
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Apr 27, 2016
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The Sad End of a Great King
“Few end well.” Today’s reading: 1 Kings 8:62-11:25 Once again we see an example of how difficult it is to handle success and prosperity...
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Apr 19, 2016
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Trusting God’s Timing
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 25:1-27:12 To obey God means to trust and follow His guidance as to what we do and when we do it. God may be...
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Apr 5, 2016
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Limits to Legacy
Today’s reading: Judges 1:1-3:30 We are starting the book of Judges and we will transition from Joshua as the leader of Israel to a time...
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Mar 19, 2016
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Seize the Day
Today’s reading: Numbers 32:1-33:56 James 4:14b says, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then...
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Feb 26, 2016
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God’s Ownership of His People
Today’s reading: Leviticus 23:26-25:55 If God owns you, how can you maximize your availability to Him? For more reflections on this...
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Feb 11, 2016
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Listening and Finishing
Today’s reading: Exodus 38:21-40:38 It’s a great feeling to finish a task, much less a large project. When asked, “Are you doing good?”...
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Feb 2, 2016
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Words from Heaven
Today’s reading: Exodus 20:22-23:13 We may find some of God’s rules for ancient Israel to be largely irrelevant in our modern society,...
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Jan 26, 2016
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An Invitation to Read the Bible Cover to Cover
Is it your goal to read through the Bible in 2016? Let me suggest a plan, based on my book “Cover to Cover: Through the Bible in 365...
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Dec 31, 2015
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All Things New
Those who believe God’s word live today in the light of a day to come when He makes all things new. Today’s reading: Zechariah 13-14;...
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Dec 30, 2015
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Choosing Sides in the War
Satan is at war with the children of the woman. We are faced with the choice: whose side will we serve? God’s or the dragon’s? Today’s...
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Dec 21, 2015
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