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Counter Intuitive Wisdom
Biblical wisdom feels backwards to our human nature. Over and over the Bible gives a different perspective on life and truth. Jesus said...
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- Jun 20, 2016
Waiting Patiently
How long does it take to come full circle through the stages of waiting patiently? That is, to move from despair, to prayer, to...
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- Dec 30, 2015
All Things New
Those who believe God’s word live today in the light of a day to come when He makes all things new. Today’s reading: Zechariah 13-14;...
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- Dec 11, 2015
A Time to Love; a Time to Hate
To hate what God hates is good, but not if we do not love what God loves. Today’s reading: Hosea 9-11; Revelation 2 8 How can I give you...
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- Nov 9, 2015
Vows of God
When God makes a vow, He swears by Himself and it will be done. Always. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 51-52; Hebrews 6 14 The Lord of hosts...
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- Nov 3, 2015
Use and Abuse of Authority
All authority comes from God, but it must be used in God-honoring ways. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 36-37; Philemon 23 As Jehudi read three...
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- Oct 27, 2015
Handling Injustice
Two godly men were unjustly imprisoned, but their responses to suffering were quite different. Today’s reading: Jeremiah 20-22; 2 Timothy...
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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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- 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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- Aug 9, 2015
Agonizing over the Lost
Today’s reading: Psalm 85-87; Romans 9 6 Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? 7 Show us your steadfast...
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- Aug 4, 2015
Joy in God Alone
Today’s reading: Psalm 73-74; Romans 5 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My...
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- Jul 27, 2015
Sunless Days and Starless Nights
Today’s reading: Psalm 50-52; Acts 27:1-25 14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, 15 and...
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