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Flee to the Banner
Would a soldier in dire straits not flee to the banner raised by his commander? Not likely. So why do some refuse to flee to the banner...
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Jul 30, 2017
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God’s Ambassadors
God has appointed His people to be His ambassadors to those who do not know Him. The gospel goes out by word of mouth from those who have...
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Jun 28, 2017
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Longing for Heaven
Paul teaches us that it is normal to be longing for the glories of our heavenly home. They stand in contrast to this present earthly...
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Dec 6, 2016
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Preaching Christ Crucified
Paul saw through the phony excuses of those who refused to believe and stuck to preaching Christ crucified. Can we do better than that?...
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Nov 30, 2016
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Happy 103rd Birthday, Jim Downing
One of the early Navigators from the 1930’s has a birthday today. Jim Downing was sixth in a line of godly men reached by the visionary...
jacarroll71
Aug 22, 2016
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God’s Plan; Our Part
God is working out a plan to redeem His elect people from all the nations of the earth. We can be confident of His ultimate success and...
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Oct 20, 2015
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The Victory of the Gospel
God’s word, though ignored, thwarted, ridiculed, and opposed, will always triumph. Today’s reading: Isaiah 53-55; 1 Thessalonians 2...
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Oct 14, 2015
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The Extent of Salvation
God is fulfilling His purpose to save people completely and to save them to the ends of the earth. Today’s reading: Isaiah 50-52; 1...
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Oct 13, 2015
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Life Under Surveillance
Believers are called to live in wisdom and godliness such that neither their lifestyle nor speech contributes to the disbelief of the...
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Oct 12, 2015
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The Pompous Dead
Today’s reading: Psalm 47-49; Acts 26 20 Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49:20 28 And...
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Jul 26, 2015
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The Limits of Wise Counsel
Today’s reading: Psalm 31-33; Acts 21:15-40 14 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” 15 My times are in your hand; ...
jacarroll71
Jul 20, 2015
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Cultural Collision
Today’s reading: Psalm 19-21; Acts 19:21-41 13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your...
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Jul 16, 2015
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