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Jun 4, 2017
Who me? God’s Fellow Worker?
God gives His people productive work and He supports them in it. Paul understood this when he wrote, “We are God’s fellow workers” I...
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jacarroll71
Apr 10, 2017
The Importance of Being Faithful and Responsible
Being faithful and responsible with the resources and vocations that God has given us is very important. It even became a matter of life...
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jacarroll71
Jan 20, 2017
Lessons about Time
Today’s reading Genesis 46-48; Matthew 14:22-36 Selected verses Then Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am about to die, but God will be...
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jacarroll71
Jul 15, 2016
The Other Meaning of Black Friday
What a strange term, Black Friday. For many it means a chance to buy stuff at reduced prices. Merchants hope to see black numbers in...
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jacarroll71
May 10, 2016
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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Apr 15, 2016
Growing Old is Not for Wimps
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 24:1-1 Kings 2:12 Here we find David nearing the end of his life and having some problems. He makes a...
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Apr 8, 2016
The Burdens of Leadership
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 3:22-6:23 A Christian leader, no matter whether in the church or in a secular setting, will hold Jesus Christ...
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jacarroll71
Mar 30, 2016
Godly Leadership: Teaching and Prayer
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 Samuel did not allow himself to become distracted from his call to teach Israel God’s law and to pray...
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jacarroll71
Mar 20, 2016
Whose glory? The Story of Deborah and Barak
Today’s reading: Judges 3:31-6:40 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Read and find out who got the glory! See you here again...
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jacarroll71
Feb 26, 2016
Seize the Day
Today’s reading: Numbers 32:1-33:56 James 4:14b says, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then...
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jacarroll71
Dec 9, 2015
Contend for the Faith
Those responsible for spiritual leadership must take care to know and teach the truth as they contend for the faith. Today’s reading:...
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jacarroll71
Nov 29, 2015
Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant, but created a tension we must...
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