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Overwhelmed by God
Have you been overwhelmed by God? Can you imagine how the Apostle Paul felt as he wrote his letter to the Roman church and pondered the...
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Nov 29, 2016
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God’s Timing
Today’s reading: Matthew 25:1-26:35 My Selection: Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the palace of the high...
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Oct 10, 2016
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Weekend Readings
God’s uncompromising holiness and sovereignty are clearly lifted up by the prophet Ezekiel for all mankind to see. But who’s paying...
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Sep 3, 2016
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What Isaiah Saw
The Truth In our reading, (Isaiah 5-8), we are able to look through the prophet’s eyes and see the Lord (Isaiah 6:1). Isaiah was first...
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Jul 27, 2016
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Happy birthday, USA!
Today is Independence Day in the USA. Americans celebrate 240 years since declaring independence from England. Our readings (Psalms...
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Jul 4, 2016
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God Unchanging
Why do we say that God is unchanging? Because He is perfect and thus He can neither improve nor decline. Our reading today (Psalms...
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Jul 1, 2016
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National Hero
What if your nation’s hero were God? In today’s reading (Psalms 78-79), we get a lengthy review of what God did for Israel in spite of...
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Jun 27, 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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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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First Rays of Light
Today’s reading (Job 26:1-31:50) begins to take us to the truth as Job focuses on God’s greatness. Things will start to get more clear...
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Jun 10, 2016
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God’s Purpose in Suffering
Job goes through unspeakable pain. He often expresses his anguish and despair as he tries to understand what is happening to him. But in...
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Jun 9, 2016
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