I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. (Ephesians 3:13 NIV) The Apostle Paul was familiar with suffering, yet he seems to be more concerned with how his trials might affect other believers rather than the consequences to himself. Paul wrote the book from prison, […]
“Neither,” he replied, “but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence, and asked him, “What message does my Lord[ have for his servant?” (Joshua 5:14 NIV) As Joshua faced the man in this story, most commentators believe none other than the […]
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Apr
Apr
“Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the Lord’s army. ”At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. “I am at your command,” Joshua said. “What do you want your servant to do?” (Joshua 5:14 NIV) As Joshua faced the man in this story, most commentators believe none other […]
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Apr
Apr
Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands. (Deuteronomy 8:2 NLT) Some say that the Book of Deuteronomy could be called the book of remembering. Over and […]
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Mar
Mar
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:9 NLT) When we confess our sin, God always forgives us. Even people we have sinned against will sometimes forgive us, but the real problem may be […]
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Feb
Feb
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priest and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?” And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:14-15 NLT) Thirty Pieces of Silver The Bible says. “For the love of money is the root of all […]
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Feb
Feb
I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes.I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” (Job 42:5-6 NLT) Knowing about God is not the same thing as knowing God. It was not until Job had experienced the painful […]
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Jan
Jan
But Job replied, “You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?” So in all this, Job said nothing wrong. (Job 2:10 NLT) Believe God’s Word Amid Job’s trials, his wife asked him if he was still trying to maintain his integrity. […]
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Jan
Jan
In 1737 Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins.” Are we on the brink of tyranny? Ben Franklin We saw a terrible thing happen in the assault […]
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Dec
Dec
If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha! (1 Corinthians 16:22 NASB) 2020 has been a perilous year. The world has been devastated by an unseen virus. Our country seems to be divided more than ever along racial, political, and cultural lines. We have just finished an election cycle […]