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The Danger of Settling for First Place
Here’s why being first can be a sure path to mediocrity. Today’s reading: 2 Kings 10:18-13:25 Jehu was a king who got mixed reviews. He...
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Apr 28, 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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Weekend readings
Saturday, April 9 reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-10:19 Sunday April 10 reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-13:22 Have a great weekend. See you again on...
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Apr 9, 2016
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Michal’s Character
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5 At what price would you sell your integrity? Michal chose what appeared to be the safe route, but...
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Apr 3, 2016
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Godly Leadership: Teaching and Prayer
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 Samuel did not allow himself to become distracted from his call to teach Israel God’s law and to pray...
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Mar 30, 2016
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A Soft (and Wise) Answer
Today’s reading: Judges 7:1-8:35 In today’s reading we come across a magnificent example of how “a soft answer turns away wrath.” This is...
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Mar 21, 2016
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Equality and Inequality in God’s Economy
Today’s reading: Joshua 13:1-15:63 While today’s reading includes long lists of geographical locations and the territorial allotments...
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Mar 15, 2016
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Bringing Delight to God
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 30:1-32:47 Parents (as well as other authority figures in our lives, like teachers) can be hard task...
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Mar 10, 2016
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Keeping a Clear Conscience
Today’s reading: Leviticus 5:14-7:38 A sensitive conscience is an asset to one whose mind has been trained and informed by God’s word. I...
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Feb 4, 2016
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God’s Presence, Consistent Character, and Success
Today’s reading: Genesis 39:1-41:36 Joseph is an exemplary figure when it comes to steadiness in the midst of trials and prosperity. His...
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Jan 15, 2016
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God’s Covenant People: who are they and what do they have?
Today’s reading: Genesis 17:1-19:29 Today we read of God’s covenant with Abraham which even included a change of his name. We will see...
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Jan 6, 2016
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Covering for Sin
Today’s reading: Genesis 9:18-12:9 Now we come to the incident of Noah’s drunkenness and his sons’ reactions to it. Here is a poignant...
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Jan 4, 2016
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