Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it. (Proverbs 22:6 NASB) Are we training our children in the way they should go? If we are, there will be demonstratable outcomes. The Westminster Catechism has a shorter version, commonly called the Shorter Catechism, written primarily to […]
Author Archives: kenbarnes
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Jun
Jun
“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. Revelation 2:11a NLT There is a significant difference between having ears and having ears to hear. Seven times in the Book of Revelation, it says we need ears to hear; it must be essential to know […]
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May
May
The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron again, saying, “How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel which they are voicing against Me. Numbers 14:26-27 NASB If you are consistently grumbling and complaining, you have probably given in to […]
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May
May
“How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. For you said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I will preside on the mountain of the god […]
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What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. (Matthew 10: 29-31 NLT) For […]
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Apr
But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. (Ruth 1:16 NLT) Ruth is a beautiful example of how love and faithfulness always lead to blessings. […]
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Apr
Apr
So Moses gave the command, and this message was sent throughout the camp: “Men and women, don’t prepare any more gifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!” So the people stopped bringing their sacred offerings. Their contributions were more than enough to complete the whole project. (Exodus 36: 6-7 NLT) Where giving is initiated, a spirit […]
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Mar
Mar
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” (John 6: 53, 60 ESV) […]
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“Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God.” (Exodus 20: 8-10a NLT) God created the world in six days but rested on the seventh day (Exodus 20:11). […]
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Mar
Mar
Save some by snatching them as from the very flames of hell itself. And as for others, help them to find the Lord by being kind to them. (Jude 1:23 TLB) Hacksaw Ridge was a 2016 movie about Army Pfc Desmond Doss, the only conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The story is […]