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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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Jun 4, 2017
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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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Apr 10, 2017
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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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Jan 20, 2017
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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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Jul 15, 2016
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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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May 10, 2016
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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 15, 2016
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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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Apr 8, 2016
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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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Mar 30, 2016
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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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Mar 20, 2016
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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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Feb 26, 2016
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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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Dec 9, 2015
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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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Nov 29, 2015
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