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Ezekiel: a Visit to the Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel shows us the stunning contrast of spiritual death and God’s power. His life-giving power overcomes even hopeless death. If you...
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Sep 10, 2018
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The Brother Who Suffered
Last week I breezed through Genesis 26-50 in two sittings. God’s redemptive plan and purposes for the world unfold in the life of Isaac...
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Jan 15, 2018
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Fleeing the Now Generation
Those who believe God’s word flee from the “now generation” and live today in the light of a day to come when He makes all things new....
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Dec 30, 2017
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Choosing Sides in the War
Satan is at war with the children of the woman. We are faced with the choice: whose side will we serve? God’s or the dragon’s? Today’s...
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Dec 21, 2017
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Foolish Presumption
No sin is more heinous than the abuse of power stemming from the presumption that God is always on our side. Heed the warning. Today’s...
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Dec 19, 2017
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Sin: the lethal weapon
Many learn the hard way that without God’s grace to repent, we will hold onto unbelief until it kills us. Sin is truly a lethal weapon....
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Dec 18, 2017
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The Day of Wrath
The day of wrath is coming, and no one will be spared. Will we prepare to meet our God, as Amos urged? How can we do that? Today’s...
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Dec 15, 2017
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Who is Worthy?
God’s blessings and warnings to Israel did not make them faithful to Him. Only One can be found who is worthy before God the Father....
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Dec 14, 2017
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Defying Authority
The solution to abusive authority is not to question the concept of authority altogether but to reject authority which defies God....
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Dec 8, 2017
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When Shame is Good
To experience shame for sin is a hopeful sign that repentance and faith in God are still possible. Do not fear feeling shame but rather...
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Nov 30, 2017
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The Confusing Faces of Sin
Our enemy, Satan, never shows us the truth. Do you know how he uses a deceptive tactic we see in sports? Learn how he persists in...
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Nov 6, 2017
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Drifter, Be Warned
Few set out intentionally to disobey God, to defy His commands and ignore His truth, but many a drifter can be lost by carelessly...
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Nov 5, 2017
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