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Reassurance and Responsibility
In today’s reading, Ezekiel 17:1-19:14, the prophet lays out an important truth: each person is responsible for himself before God...
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Sep 2, 2016
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The Importance of Marrying in the Lord
“How can I find the perfect spouse?” is a question many single people ask. The Bible gives clear guidance on one attribute that is...
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May 27, 2016
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The Blessing of God through Children
In Bible times, an abundance of children was considered a good thing. Today we meet a man who was blessed by God with a large family and...
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May 13, 2016
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Marriage Laws: Ancient Israel vs. Modern America
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 22:13-25:19 “Marriage is for adults… A good marriage is not achieved in days, weeks, months, or years, but...
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Mar 7, 2016
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Does it matter?
Looking at life from the perspective of 40, 50 or even more years, it is possible to be completely mistaken about the importance of...
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Dec 31, 2015
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The Bride’s Dress
The true worship of the saints is more than merely acceptable. It is the glorious attire of the Church, the Bride’s dress. Today’s...
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Dec 28, 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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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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Peace and Purity in the Church
Today’s reading: Psalm 120-123; I Corinthians 6 6 Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but...
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Aug 24, 2015
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Agonizing over the Lost
Today’s reading: Psalm 85-87; Romans 9 6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? 7 Show us your steadfast...
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Aug 9, 2015
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The Cost of Following Christ
Today’s reading: II Samuel 4-6; Luke 18:18-43 29 And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or...
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Apr 22, 2015
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