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The Care and Feeding of Recovering Idolaters
Idol worshipers are not beyond the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. So how should we welcome them into the fellowship of His Church?...
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Aug 27, 2017
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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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The Confusing Faces of Sin
Good defensive units in football confuse their opponents by showing many different lineups, leaving the offense wondering what to expect....
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Nov 6, 2015
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Distress and Comfort
While the Christian rests in his relationship to God through Christ, he is not unaffected by the circumstances of everyday life,...
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Oct 15, 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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The God of Peace and the Peace of God
In the best human relationships, there are moments of deep disappointment, alienation, pride, and disagreement, but the God of love and...
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Sep 22, 2015
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Why Life is Not Vain
The gospel of Jesus Christ shows us why the earthly life of believers, while far from as complete as it will be in glory, is also not...
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Sep 17, 2015
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Poverty, Joy, and Generosity
God’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...
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Sep 16, 2015
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The Mature Thinker
Today’s reading: Proverbs 5-6; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him:...
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Sep 4, 2015
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The Care and Feeding of Recovering Idolaters
Today’s reading: Psalms 132-135; I Corinthians 8 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. 16 They have...
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Aug 27, 2015
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Peace and Purity in the Church
Today’s reading: Psalm 120-123; I Corinthians 6 6 Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but...
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Aug 24, 2015
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Unity for God’s Glory
Today’s reading: Psalm 112-115; I Corinthians 1 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your...
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Aug 19, 2015
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