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The Best Encouragers
A friend who knows how to encourage is always a wonderful thing. But do you know what kind of person makes the best encourager? Today’s...
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Jul 17, 2017
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The Danger of Forsaking the Fear of the Almighty
When people lose their reverent fear of God, they are capable of all manner of atrocities toward other human beings made in His image....
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Jun 25, 2017
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Generosity and Contentment: How we know we’re saved
Faith alone saves but since it is invisible how do we know we are saved? Here are two concrete evidences. Today’s Reading Nehemiah 4-6;...
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Jun 17, 2017
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A Humble King
Fools seek power that is not theirs through conspiracy and murder, but there is a humble king who did not grasp the power that was...
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May 16, 2017
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The Cost of Loving Your Neighbor
It’s easy to say, “I will love my neighbor as myself,” but it is quite another thing to do that. Read on to meet two contrasting...
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Apr 6, 2017
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To Love God and Enemies
Believers are commanded to love their enemies. But does that include marrying the enemies of our God? The Scriptures are clear on this....
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Mar 29, 2017
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Death at Church
Does God care how we worship Him? Two priests once believed He does not. The result was death. Death at church. Find out more in...
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Feb 10, 2017
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Forgiveness: Pay It Forward
Today’s reading Exodus 11-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Selected verses The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall...
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Jan 26, 2017
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Enduring Love
In our reading today (Ecclesiastes 11-Song of Solomon 8), we conclude the poetic books of the Old Testament. Tomorrow we begin the...
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Jul 25, 2016
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A Warning against Stereotyping
Why is it so tempting to engage in stereotyping? With a little reflection on today’s reading (Proverbs 28-30) we can see that there are...
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Jul 21, 2016
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Heart or Mind?
In our faith and practice, should we emphasize heart or mind? There’s an ongoing tug-of-war between believers who are more intellectual...
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Jun 29, 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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