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Choosing which Glory to Seek
Everyone must choose which glory to seek: the glory that comes from other people or the glory that comes from God. We cannot remain...
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Jun 1, 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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Manipulative Leaders
The problem of devious leaders is not new. Is there nothing we can we do about manipulative leaders? Â No. Â 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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The God Who Surprises Us
God often surprises us by His decrees and His ways. Read on to find out how God stunned a king and a social outcast with His grace and...
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Apr 23, 2017
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The Ugliness of Ingratitude
The Lord is risen! Â He is risen indeed! Today we meet two ungrateful men. If we have softened hearts, we can learn a lesson from them...
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Apr 16, 2017
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Whose Side is God On?
Whose side is God on? It’s easy to ask the question until you realize it’s the wrong question. The right question is “whose side am I...
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Mar 21, 2017
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The Everlasting Arms
What or who are you leaning on for support? Â We can learn from two notable biblical figures who found the only eternal foundation: the...
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Mar 19, 2017
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Worship: True and Biblical
Christians differ on the proper way to do corporate worship.  But we can all agree that it is a matter of utmost importance.  God’s glory...
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Mar 10, 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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The Gift Acceptable to God
What can we, mere humans, give to God? There is nothing that He needs, but there is something He wants from us. Something He finds...
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Feb 9, 2017
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The Temple Destroyed
It’s painful to think of a great building being destroyed. But when the temple which is destroyed is Jesus Christ the result is...
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Feb 6, 2017
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