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Authenticity in Worship and Work
God hates hypocrisy whether done in the name of religion or done in the workplace. Today’s reading: Isaiah 29-30; Ephesians 6 15 Ah, you...
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Oct 4, 2015
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Spiritual Multi-tasking
God’s people are called to walk and bear spiritual fruit. Today’s reading: Isaiah 27-28; Ephesians 5 6 In days to come Jacob shall take...
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Oct 3, 2015
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The Grand Narrative
The plans of God for His people will be completed with certainty. Today’s reading: Isaiah 24-26; Ephesians 4 1 O Lord, you are my God; I...
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Oct 2, 2015
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The Purposes of God
God’s purposes include all nations, all peoples, and all times and result in the exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all. Today’s...
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Oct 1, 2015
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Dead and Desperate
Desperation, a sense of total helplessness and hopelessness, is essential to a minimal understanding of the love and mercy of God in...
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Sep 30, 2015
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Getting Re-purposed
Through Jesus Christ, you could say, we have been re-purposed for His glory. Today’s reading: Isaiah 16-18; Ephesians 1 7 In that day man...
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Sep 29, 2015
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A Perspective on Beheadings by Rick Perrin
I rarely re-post other blogs but this one is different. My former pastor, Dr. Rick Perrin, has written an insightful article on...
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Oct 2, 2014
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Having the Mind of Christ
Today’s reading: Ephesians 6:1-Philippians 2:30 My selection: Philippians 2:5-7 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in...
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Dec 11, 2013
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Walking as Children of Light
Today’s reading: Ephesians 3:1-5:33 My selection: Ephesians 5:5-6 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or...
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Dec 10, 2013
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The Big Picture
Today’s reading: Galatians 5:1-Ephesians 2:22 My selection: Ephesians 1:11-14 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been...
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Dec 9, 2013
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The Dangers of Misusing the Law
Today’s reading: Galatians 2:1-4:31 My selection: Galatians 4:21 21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the...
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Dec 8, 2013
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