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Counter Intuitive Wisdom
Biblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth. Jesus said...
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Jul 18, 2016
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Waiting Patiently
How long does it take to come full circle through the stages of waiting patiently? That is, to move from despair, to prayer, to...
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Jun 20, 2016
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All Things New
Those who believe God’s word live today in the light of a day to come when He makes all things new. Today’s reading: Zechariah 13-14;...
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Dec 30, 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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Vows of God
When God makes a vow, He swears by Himself and it will be done. Always. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 51-52; Hebrews 6 14 The Lord of hosts...
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Nov 9, 2015
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Use and Abuse of Authority
All authority comes from God, but it must be used in God-honoring ways. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 36-37; Philemon 23 As Jehudi read three...
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Nov 3, 2015
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Handling Injustice
Two godly men were unjustly imprisoned, but their responses to suffering were quite different. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 20-22; 2 Timothy...
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Oct 27, 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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Stability vs. Restlessness
Today’s reading: Psalm 124-127; I Corinthians 7:1-24 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but...
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Aug 25, 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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Joy in God Alone
Today’s reading: Psalm 73-74; Romans 5 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My...
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Aug 4, 2015
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Sunless Days and Starless Nights
Today’s reading: Psalm 50-52; Acts 27:1-25 14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, 15 and...
jacarroll71
Jul 27, 2015
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