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God or Government? Choosing Whom to Obey
God’s people understand that our secular rulers are servants of God who must be obeyed except when they command disobedience to the Lord....
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Jun 19, 2017
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Dangerous Alliances with God-haters
The disciple of Jesus Christ walks carefully proclaiming the gospel to the lost but avoiding alliances with those who hate God. Today’s...
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Jun 5, 2017
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Your Assignment from God
God makes assignments to His people. It may be enduring great suffering or making great music. But He is always glorified and His people...
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May 28, 2017
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No Drama; Simple Trust
Belief in God is evidenced by simple trust. No drama.  Just a readiness to believe Him and to seek His direction in His Word. Today’s...
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May 25, 2017
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The Consequences of Not Hearing
Hearing the words of God is evidence that one is of God. Â But disaster awaits everyone who will not hear. We can learn much from a...
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May 23, 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 Backdrop of God’s Glory
What a contrast in leadership: Pontius Pilate and King Solomon! Â But against the backdrop of these two men we can see the glory of God in...
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May 2, 2017
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God’s Wisdom and Sovereignty
Does evil in yourself and in the world overwhelm you?  Scripture shows us that sin can never thwart God’s wisdom. He even uses sin for...
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May 1, 2017
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God’s Timing: does He schedule things?
Does God control both what happens and when? Jesus Christ’s disciple knows that God orchestrates all of life down to the minutest detail....
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Apr 29, 2017
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The Providence of God
God providence acts at all times in the lives of all people preserving, guiding, correcting, or punishing according to His wise counsels....
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Apr 27, 2017
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The Hidden Consequences of Sin
Sin presents itself as an appealing, beautiful fruit hiding its deadly consequences. Are you learning to detect those consequences?...
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Apr 24, 2017
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Heeding a Timely Warning
A person’s life and eternal destiny depends on a willingness to heed the warning. Here we see examples of one who heeded and one who...
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Apr 18, 2017
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