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Crisis and Failure is Not Hopeless
Today’s reading Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17 Selected verses Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” Esau said, “I am about to die;...
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- Nov 23, 2016
The Cost of Integrity
Those who stand for truth will find their integrity tested. The Apostle Paul stood the test at great cost. Will you? Today’s reading:...
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- Sep 15, 2016
Confession of Sin
Today’s reading: Daniel 7:1-9:27 My selection: “While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and...
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- Jun 22, 2016
Confess Sin to God
How serious is sin? Today’s reading (Psalms 51-57) helps us answer that question. We live in a time when even the concept of sin is...
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- Jun 16, 2016
Asking God Not to Remember
“Mercy triumphs over judgment” wrote the Apostle James in chapter two verse 13b of his letter. God’s mercy in Christ, triumphs over the...
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- Apr 13, 2016
Small Sin; Big Consequences
Today’s reading: 2 Samuel 19:8-21:22 Despite the title above, there are no small sins. Any sin is rebellion against a Holy God. Yet...
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- Mar 31, 2016
Saul’s Stinking Legacy
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14:52 Saul was consumed with himself. See what a price he paid for his pride, continual defensiveness,...
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- Mar 18, 2016
Good Intentions Gone Bad
Today’s reading: Joshua 22:1-24:33 When we make vows and commitments to the Lord, we need to be sure we are trusting Him for strength to...
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- Mar 15, 2016
Equality and Inequality in God’s Economy
Today’s reading: Joshua 13:1-15:63 While today’s reading includes long lists of geographical locations and the territorial allotments...
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- Mar 14, 2016
God Uses Sin for Good
Today’s reading: Joshua 10:1-12:24 How much time have you wasted lamenting your sin and past mistakes? In today’s reading, we have an...
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- Mar 3, 2016
Response of the Broken-Hearted Pastor
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 9:7-11:32 Sin should break our hearts. First, our hearts should break in repentance for our own sin. Second,...
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- Feb 4, 2016
Keeping a Clear Conscience
Today’s reading: Leviticus 5:14-7:38 A sensitive conscience is an asset to one whose mind has been trained and informed by God’s word. I...
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