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The Trap of Popular Opinion
Seeking glory from society is a sure stumbling block to believing the truth and to living wisely and godly.  Here’s a warning to flee the...
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May 15, 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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Facing the Truth
God’s word calls us to quit believing lies and deceiving ourselves.  Jesus tells us why the time is now to begin facing the truth....
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Apr 1, 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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Jesus’ Claims: True or False?
Truth is essential. The claims of Jesus Christ rest in actual historical events, not merely philosophical theory. If true, how can they...
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Feb 14, 2017
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Spiritual Oblivion
You don’t know what you don’t know. That’s oblivion. The disciples of Jesus suffered from it but great is the love of Christ. Today’s...
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Feb 11, 2017
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Let’s Read the Bible in 2017
Are you considering reading through the Bible in 2017? Let me suggest a plan and invite you to join me here each day to share the...
jacarroll71
Dec 31, 2016
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Plan to Read the Word
What’s your plan for 2017? Truth is essential to the life of the Christian in particular and of the body of Christ in general. Pastors...
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Dec 17, 2016
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What Jesus Gave His Disciples
Today’s reading: Luke 23:26-24:53 My selection: Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is...
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Nov 2, 2016
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Foolish Majority
Just because the majority thinks or does something does not make that wise or correct. Jesus had a different perspective.  The majority...
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Oct 28, 2016
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Jesus Christ: Faithful to the Truth
Today’s reading: Mark 10:17-12:17 My Selection: And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his...
jacarroll71
Oct 17, 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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