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Today’s reading: Matthew 2:1-5:20 My Selection: And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for...
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Sep 30, 2016
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God’s Purpose for Judgment
As we come to Ezekiel 38:1-40:37 today, we get an answer to the question “why does God allow His people to go through severe trials and...
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Sep 9, 2016
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Fools and Friends
The godly man or woman knows the difference between fools and friends. Psalm 1 tells us that the blessed man does not walk in the...
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Jul 16, 2016
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Wisdom: True and False
Scripture, particularly passages like today’s reading (Proverbs 7-9), calls us to seek wisdom. New Testament books like James emphasize...
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Jul 14, 2016
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Change of Terrain
Today we finish the Psalms and begin Proverbs (Psalm 145:1-Proverbs 1:7). The change of genre is noticeable, like leaving a mountain...
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Jul 11, 2016
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The View from a Hearse
Have you ever seen the view from a hearse? Have you thought of how you might view life after you have departed from this one? One of my...
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Jun 21, 2016
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Who’s the Smartest?
Arguments and debates often degenerate into character attacks or the demeaning of persons rather than the substantive issue originally...
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Jun 7, 2016
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A Delayed Reward with Accrued Interest
We are impatient people demanding immediate recognition and reward for our efforts. In today’s reading (Esther 4:1-9:17) we get to know...
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Jun 2, 2016
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The Importance of Marrying in the Lord
“How can I find the perfect spouse?” is a question many single people ask. The Bible gives clear guidance on one attribute that is...
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May 27, 2016
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Honorable Jabez; Wise God
A popular slogan is “Prayer Changes Things.” Do you know the flaw in this saying? Today’s reading: 1 Chronicles 2:3-4:23 While prayer...
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May 4, 2016
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God’s Absolute Justice
Here’s a perfect example of how God’s wisdom and justice is far above ours. Today’s reading: 1 Kings 14:1-16:20 Baasha carries out God’s...
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Apr 21, 2016
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Can Failure be God’s Will?
March 26, 2016 Can Failure be God’s Will? Today’s reading: Judges 20:1-Ruth 1:22 Mother Teresa is attributed with this saying, “God does...
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Mar 26, 2016
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