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When Kingdoms Fall
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?...
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- Dec 20, 2017
Three Verbs for Life
Three verbs capture much of what the life in Christ is about for His people of all the earth–walking, serving, fearing. Do they describe...
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- Oct 26, 2017
Flee Idols; Worship God
God rules over all things including us. He promises blessings as we flee idols and honor and submit to Him willing. If not, great...
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- Oct 25, 2017
Competition for Glory
When God is ignored or rejected, the vacuum left is filled with something else, something which usurps the glory due to Him. Today’s...
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- Sep 1, 2017
The Grand Finale of Praise
The final Psalms and the Lord’s Supper prepare us for the coming grand finale of praise to God when Jesus Christ returns in all His glory...
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- Aug 15, 2017
Purpose in Life: Unchanging and Unending
Why do we exist? Is there a reason for being that is great enough and noble enough to command our hearts, minds, and wills from cradle to...
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- Aug 12, 2017
God is–the Challenge of Describing the Holy One
God is too holy to be described in human words, but we must try. When we have exhausted our efforts, we worship Him by ascribing to Him...
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- Aug 10, 2017
The Wisdom and Faithfulness of God
When current events are perplexing, bewildering, and maddening, we do well to stop and consider the wisdom and faithfulness of God. He...
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- Aug 3, 2017
Praise and Faith When All Seems Lost
Praise of God and growth in faith build on each other. Praise builds faith and faith fuels praise even when all seems lost. Today’s...
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- Jul 31, 2017
Two Ways to Live–Your Choice
Mankind is divided into two lifestyle groups according to a basic issue of world view. Both are vividly contrasted in today’s readings....
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- Jul 7, 2017
Stop and Consider
Does the biblical claim that God is our Creator to Whom we owe our lives and praise thrill you or irritate you? Â Stop and consider who...
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- Jun 16, 2017
Emotional Engagement
The life of faith is not a cold, intellectual exercise. Â The presence of God manifested by His mighty works brings deep emotional...
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