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Confess Sin to God
How serious is sin? Today’s reading (Psalms 51-57) helps us answer that question. We live in a time when even the concept of sin is...
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Jun 22, 2016
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The View from a Hearse
Have you ever seen the view from a hearse? Have you thought of how you might view life after you have departed from this one? One of my...
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Jun 21, 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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How I need this now!
Here are our scheduled readings for the weekend. There is much direction and encouragement for us here in a time when many feel...
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Jun 18, 2016
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One Thing
David wanted only one thing from God. It is clear in today’s reading (Psalm 26-31) that he understood what really matters in life. May...
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Jun 17, 2016
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Asking God Not to Remember
“Mercy triumphs over judgment” wrote the Apostle James in chapter two verse 13b of his letter. God’s mercy in Christ, triumphs over the...
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Jun 16, 2016
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Danger and Delight
Yesterday, we looked at the idea that hysteria in the face of adverse circumstances does not befit a disciple of Jesus Christ. From...
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Jun 15, 2016
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No Hand Wringing, Please!
If God is sovereign and in complete control of all people, places, and things, then hysteria by professing believers does not glorify...
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Jun 14, 2016
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The Grand Finale
God is worthy of all praise from all people, whether rich or poor, old or young, men or women, for His Son died to redeem sinners and is...
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Sep 1, 2015
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Guidance for Complex Decisions
Today’s reading: Psalms 142-144; I Corinthians 10:14-33 7 Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest...
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Aug 30, 2015
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Who Do You Trust?
Today’s reading: Psalms 139-141; I Corinthians 10:1-13 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! 24 And see if...
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Aug 29, 2015
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Interpreting Apparent Contradictions
Today’s reading: Psalm 128-131; I Corinthians 7:25-40 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be...
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Aug 26, 2015
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