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The Role of Government
What does God say about the role of government in the life of the Christian? Should a believer ever disobey the powers that be? If so,...
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Aug 14, 2017
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Contagious Confidence
Not everything contagious is bad. Here we learn how confidence in the Lord in times of trial is contagious. Spread the germs. Today’s...
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Jul 28, 2017
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Can we have a Barnabas or two?
Here we meet a man who demonstrated that wise words spoken by one filled with the Holy Spirit can be used by God to accomplish great good...
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Jul 3, 2017
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Nobodies Made Famous by God
Those whom God chooses and uses for His purposes need not hold high standing in their society. Here we meet two ordinary men–nobodies...
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Jun 23, 2017
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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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Free to Lead like Jesus
Today we see the stark contrast between the godly leader and the selfish, insecure leader. We are called to follow the One who leads us...
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May 24, 2017
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Rulers Remembered: the Just and the Unjust
Does it seem like evil rulers get away with murder while just ones are forgotten? Beware! For they will all answer to the Eternal Judge....
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Apr 30, 2017
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Manipulative Leaders
The problem of devious leaders is not new. Is there nothing we can we do about manipulative leaders? No. We can do more than just...
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Apr 26, 2017
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Authority: Rejected and Abused
Authority was an issue in David’s time and in Jesus’ day. In one case legitimate authority was abused and in the other legitimate...
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Apr 25, 2017
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Who’s Your Master?
A single-minded person knows whom he serves. She will be clear-sighted to make wise split second decisions. Do you know who your master...
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Apr 17, 2017
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Leadership Lessons from Jesus and Joshua
Leaders are frequently challenged by high stress situations and high maintenance people. God’s Word gives guidance for effective...
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Mar 26, 2017
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When Leaders Fail
Does the failure of leaders in the Church prove that our faith is false? Today we meet leaders who failed and what God did about it....
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Feb 27, 2017
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