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The Care and Feeding of Recovering Idolaters
Idol worshipers are not beyond the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. So how should we welcome them into the fellowship of His Church?...
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- May 31, 2016
Taking Time to Celebrate
The wall builders took time to celebrate the work accomplished. Do you? Today’s reading: Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Don’t let the relentless...
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- Nov 6, 2015
The Confusing Faces of Sin
Good defensive units in football confuse their opponents by showing many different lineups, leaving the offense wondering what to expect....
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- Oct 15, 2015
Distress and Comfort
While the Christian rests in his relationship to God through Christ, he is not unaffected by the circumstances of everyday life,...
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- Oct 1, 2015
The Purposes of God
God’s purposes include all nations, all peoples, and all times and result in the exaltation of Jesus Christ as Lord of all. Today’s...
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- Sep 22, 2015
The God of Peace and the Peace of God
In the best human relationships, there are moments of deep disappointment, alienation, pride, and disagreement, but the God of love and...
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- Sep 17, 2015
Why Life is Not Vain
The gospel of Jesus Christ shows us why the earthly life of believers, while far from as complete as it will be in glory, is also not...
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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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- Sep 4, 2015
The Mature Thinker
Today’s reading: Proverbs 5-6; 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him:...
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- Aug 27, 2015
The Care and Feeding of Recovering Idolaters
Today’s reading: Psalms 132-135; I Corinthians 8 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. 16 They have...
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- Aug 24, 2015
Peace and Purity in the Church
Today’s reading: Psalm 120-123; I Corinthians 6 6 Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace, but...
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- Aug 19, 2015
Unity for God’s Glory
Today’s reading: Psalm 112-115; I Corinthians 1 1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your...