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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 21, 2015
Unstoppable Love
Love overcomes any obstacle and pays whatever price necessary for the beloved. Today’s reading: Song of Solomon 1-3; 2 Corinthians 12 8...
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- Sep 20, 2015
Escape from Vanity
We can be free not to live our lives vainly controlled by the fear of man. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 10-12; 2 Corinthians 11:16-32 13...
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- Sep 19, 2015
Wisdom: True and False
One must beware of the distinction between deception which passes as true wisdom and true wisdom which can be imperceptible and...
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- Sep 18, 2015
Pleasing God
God’s opinion of us is what matters. Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes 4-6; 2 Corinthians 10 4 When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying...
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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 14, 2015
Dangerous Alliances
Beware of forming partnerships with fools and unbelievers. Your intention to “reach” them is likely to fail and result in your own...
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- Sep 12, 2015
The Best Is Yet to Be
The best of this world pales in comparison to the glory awaiting those who know God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Today’s reading: Proverbs...
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- Sep 11, 2015
Slow Growth
Spiritual growth is a gradual process, like a great tree, it will not reach maturity quickly. Today’s reading: Proverbs 19-20; 2...
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- Dec 7, 2013
Prone to Wander, Lord, I Feel it
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 11:1-Galatians 1:24 My selection: Galatians 1:6-8 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him...
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- Dec 6, 2013
The Test of Ministerial Integrity
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10:18 My selection: 2 Corinthians 6:3-5 3 We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be...
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- Dec 5, 2013
What to Do While Longing for Heaven
Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-6:2 My selection: 2 Corinthians 5:1-3 For we know that if the tent, which is our earthly home, is...
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