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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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Unstoppable Love
Love overcomes any obstacle and pays whatever price necessary for the beloved. Today’s reading: Song of Solomon 1-3; 2 Corinthians 12 8...
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Sep 21, 2015
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Escape from Vanity
We can be free not to live our lives vainly controlled by the fear of man. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 10-12; 2 Corinthians 11:16-32 13...
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Sep 20, 2015
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Wisdom: True and False
One must beware of the distinction between deception which passes as true wisdom and true wisdom which can be imperceptible and...
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Sep 19, 2015
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Pleasing God
God’s opinion of us is what matters. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 4-6; 2 Corinthians 10 4 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying...
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Sep 18, 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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Dangerous Alliances
Beware of forming partnerships with fools and unbelievers. Your intention to “reach” them is likely to fail and result in your own...
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Sep 14, 2015
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The Best Is Yet to Be
The best of this world pales in comparison to the glory awaiting those who know God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Today’s reading: Proverbs...
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Sep 12, 2015
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Slow Growth
Spiritual growth is a gradual process, like a great tree, it will not reach maturity quickly. Today’s reading: Proverbs 19-20; 2...
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Sep 11, 2015
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Prone to Wander, Lord, I Feel it
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-Galatians 1:24 My selection: Galatians 1:6-8 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him...
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Dec 7, 2013
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The Test of Ministerial Integrity
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10:18 My selection: 2 Corinthians 6:3-5 3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be...
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Dec 6, 2013
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What to Do While Longing for Heaven
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-6:2 My selection: 2 Corinthians 5:1-3 For we know that if the tent, which is our earthly home, is...
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Dec 5, 2013
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