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Security vs. Restlessness
Do you find yourself often restless, longing for some change of life that would make you happier and more fulfilled? God has provided...
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- Mar 22, 2016
Beware the Seduction of Power
Today’s reading: Judges 9:1-10:5 In this passage we have a sad example of how pride and the desire for power and prestige can trap and...
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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 2, 2016
More Dangerous than Adversity
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-9:6 We are in more spiritual danger in times of prosperity than in times of adversity. God warned His...
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- Feb 10, 2016
Resting, Worshiping, and Feasting
Today’s reading: Leviticus 21:1-23:25 All of our time belongs to God. He has the right to require that we use it as He specifies. But He...
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- Dec 17, 2015
Silence in Heaven
Those who boast proudly before God will someday learn to keep silent before Him. Today’s reading: Obadiah; Revelation 8 3 The pride of...
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- Dec 12, 2015
The Danger of Prosperity
Many can handle adversity, but few prosperity. Are you aware of the danger of prosperity? Today’s reading: Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3...
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- Nov 26, 2015
Honoring Christ
Honoring Christ by maintaining hope even in the midst of great trials and suffering, can make the Christian life a curiosity to...
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- Sep 16, 2015
Poverty, Joy, and Generosity
God’s grace brings joy and generosity among those who have little. Today’s reading: Proverbs 30-31; 2 Corinthians 8 20 She opens her hand...
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- Aug 25, 2015
Stability vs. Restlessness
Today’s reading: Psalm 124-127; I Corinthians 7:1-24 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but...
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