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The Wisdom and Faithfulness of God
When current events are perplexing, bewildering, and maddening, we do well to stop and consider the wisdom and faithfulness of God. He...
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Aug 10, 2017
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Two Truths in Focus
Two truths must be kept clearly in focus at all times if we are to not lose sight of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Â Do you know...
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Jul 2, 2017
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Two Erroneous Thoughts about God
A two-part error of many is to think they know God, but that God doesn’t know them. Building on these false assumptions never works....
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May 9, 2017
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Why do only little children see?
It is not the worldly wise or the politically powerful that understand the times but the little children who get it.  It’s always been...
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Apr 5, 2017
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The Power and Authority of God
Despite what we may hear, truth is on the side of those who believe in the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has all authority...
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Apr 3, 2017
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God’s Authority against Formidable Forces
God rules over all people and all events in human history. His authority comes through in today’s readings as it does on every page of...
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Mar 25, 2017
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Whose Side is God On?
Whose side is God on? It’s easy to ask the question until you realize it’s the wrong question. The right question is “whose side am I...
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Mar 21, 2017
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The Father’s Delight in the Son’s Death
Does it cause God anguish when He punishes evil?  Is it possible He felt delight as  He poured out wrath on His own Son?  The answer may...
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Mar 16, 2017
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Warning! Dangerous Road Ahead
The Bible gives many examples both positive and negative for our instruction. In today’s reading we can learn much from two bad examples....
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Mar 8, 2017
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The God who Quiets Terrified Sinners
God makes Himself known for His mercy and His power. Have you seen how He quiets you in the midst of life’s storms and chaos? Today’s...
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Feb 22, 2017
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Can We Please God?
God is not a capricious tyrant. His commands are good, He provides a sacrifice for our sins. And He is pleased with us when we believe...
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Feb 7, 2017
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God Always Initiates
The Triune God always made the first move and He continues to make the first move. He came to Adam, to Moses, to the people in Jerusalem,...
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Jan 31, 2017
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