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What Matters?
In today’s reading (Psalms 80-85), we again find the psalmist comparing his relationship to the Lord with every other person, thing, or...
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Jun 28, 2016
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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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Weekend readings May 28-30, 2016
Here are our scheduled readings for the weekend. The book of Nehemiah tells the story of a wise leader who changed his nation for God’s...
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May 28, 2016
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Properly Placed Hope
There are moments of hope in history, when there is widely held anticipation of being at the start of something big and glorious. But is...
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May 12, 2016
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Music Worthy of God
Is worship music a touchy topic for you? Maybe that’s because music in the worship of God is a really important matter. See in today’s...
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May 6, 2016
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The Burdens of Leadership
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-6:23 A Christian leader, no matter whether in the church or in a secular setting, will hold Jesus Christ...
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Apr 8, 2016
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Seeing Life Differently
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-3:21 We were created in God’s image to glorify Him. Whatever does not glorify Him is not only counter to...
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Apr 7, 2016
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God’s Glory and Judgment
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 5:1-8:22 The chief end of man is “to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 1). ...
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Mar 29, 2016
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Whose glory? The Story of Deborah and Barak
Today’s reading: Judges 3:31-6:40 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Read and find out who got the glory! See you here again...
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Mar 20, 2016
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Good Intentions Gone Bad
Today’s reading: Joshua 22:1-24:33 When we make vows and commitments to the Lord, we need to be sure we are trusting Him for strength to...
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Mar 18, 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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Characteristics of Godly Leadership
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 32:48-Joshua 2:24 Today we complete our reading in the first five books of the Bible, the books of Moses,...
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Mar 11, 2016
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