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War: Just or Unjust?
Today’s reading: Genesis 34:1-36:30 It is no simple matter to evaluate the wisdom or necessity of waging war. As I said, “it is hard to...
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Jan 13, 2016
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Foolish Presumption
Those who disregard the light of God’s word will find themselves overtaken by their foolish presumption. Today’s reading: Micah 1-3;...
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Dec 19, 2015
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Contend for the Faith
Those responsible for spiritual leadership must take care to know and teach the truth as they contend for the faith. Today’s reading:...
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Dec 9, 2015
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Defying Authority
The solution to abusive authority is not to question the concept of authority but to reject authority which defies God. Today’s reading:...
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Dec 8, 2015
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Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant, but created a tension we must...
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Nov 29, 2015
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Christ, Our Righteousness
In Jesus Christ there is sure salvation, because He is our righteousness. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 23-24; 2 Timothy 2 5 “Behold, the...
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Oct 28, 2015
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The Danger of Neglecting God’s Word
What is at stake if the Word of God is either not taught or not heeded or both? Nothing less than God’s judgment. Today’s reading:...
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Oct 24, 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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Judgment and the Meaning of Life
Life has meaning because we will all stand before an Omniscient Judge from whom we will receive our due. Today’s reading: Proverbs 23-24;...
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Sep 13, 2015
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Being and Doing the Lord’s Work
Today’s reading: Psalms 136-138; I Corinthians 9 8 The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures...
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Aug 28, 2015
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Contagious Confidence
Today’s reading: Psalm 53-55; Acts 27:26-44 22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the...
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Jul 28, 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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