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Being and Doing the Lord’s Work
The disciple of Jesus Christ is both a product of God’s workmanship and a workman in His service. Life is a path of growth in Him and...
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Aug 28, 2017
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Love God; Hate Evil
The true disciple brings his or her whole being to God as a living sacrifice. The result is transformation by a renewed mind that loves...
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Aug 13, 2017
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Why did Christ Die?
There are several correct answers to “why did Christ die?” but one very wrong answer is “so we may sin freely.” Here is an important...
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Aug 5, 2017
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When Theory Becomes Reality
Head knowledge and theory are necessary but when it comes to knowing God there is nothing like years of real life experience. Today’s...
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Jul 29, 2017
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Silence before God
It is good and instructive to keep silence before God, to listen to His Word, and to observe His mighty acts. Today we meet some who...
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Jul 8, 2017
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The Christian and Personal Piety
While no one is saved by good works or personal piety, those who are saved demonstrate their love for God through good works and personal...
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Jul 1, 2017
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Dangerous Alliances with God-haters
The disciple of Jesus Christ walks carefully proclaiming the gospel to the lost but avoiding alliances with those who hate God. Today’s...
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Jun 5, 2017
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Setting our Hearts to Seek the Lord
Evil men take God’s resources and attempt to use them to oppose Him. Rehoboam and Judas exemplify this principle. But in the end, they...
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Jun 3, 2017
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Be Careful What You Don’t Wish For
“Be careful what you wish for” is a common warning. But do you know what everyone should wish for but many do not? Read on and find...
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May 19, 2017
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Keeping Your Soul
Spiritual leaders give careful instructions and urgent warnings to their disciples. Moses did. Jesus did. Will we learn from them?...
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Mar 7, 2017
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Big Boys Do Cry
Today’s reading Genesis 44-45; Matthew 14:1-21 Selected Verses Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him....
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Jan 19, 2017
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Holiness: the Struggle
Today’s reading: Genesis 12-14; Matthew 5:1-26 Selected verses So Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this you have done to me? Why...
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Jan 5, 2017
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