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The Loving Kindness of God
Those who find God’s forgiveness and restoration always recognize two things: their own sinful unworthiness, and God’s loving kindness....
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Nov 2, 2017
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Reflections of God’s Love
Human love is a reflection of the love of Christ for His Church. For that reason, we can learn a little about Christ’s love from human...
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Sep 23, 2017
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Unstoppable Love
Love overcomes any obstacle and pays whatever price necessary for the beloved. Unstoppable is the love that Christ has for His Church....
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Sep 21, 2017
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The King at Home
There is evidence that David had plenty of flaws in his personal life as a husband and father. Nevertheless, on one occasion, at least,...
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May 10, 2016
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A God of Wrath and A God of Grace
A common view of God sees Him as all love, mercy, and forgiveness. Â Is this overly simplistic? Â Is He also a God of judgment and...
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May 9, 2016
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Respect for Women
Today’s reading: Ruth 2:1-1 Samuel 1:20 Some husbands show wonderful love and respect for their wives.  It is a delight to behold.  But...
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Mar 27, 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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Resting, Worshiping, and Feasting
Today’s reading: Leviticus 21:1-23:25 All of our time belongs to God. He has the right to require that we use it as He specifies. But He...
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Feb 10, 2016
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Selfish or Selfless?
Today’s reading: Genesis 19:30-22:24 Anyone who thinks that people are basically good will find the Bible to show otherwise. The lives...
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Jan 7, 2016
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His Wrath and His Joy
Scripture reveals a God of wrath and joy. He is angry with sin but also delighted with His redeemed people. Today’s reading: Zephaniah...
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Dec 24, 2015
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A Time to Love; a Time to Hate
To hate what God hates is good, but not if we do not love what God loves. Today’s reading: Hosea 9-11; Revelation 2 8 How can I give you...
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Dec 11, 2015
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His Desire is For Me
It is wonderful to know that the one you love so much, loves you just as much. How much more to know that the Eternal God knows, loves,...
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Sep 23, 2015
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