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July 1 – From Stupid Questions to Amazing Salvation

Job 20-21 Acts 10:24-48 “While Peter was still saying this, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who were listening. The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been given … Continue reading

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June 30 – Paying Our Real Debt to Society

Job 17-19 Acts 10:1-23 “Cornelius stared at the angel. He became afraid and said, ‘What do you want, Lord?’ The angel said, ‘God has heard your prayers. He has seen that you give to the poor, and he remembers you. … Continue reading

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May 14 – Overcoming Hate

Acts 21:37-22:29; Judges 17-18; Psalm 43 The movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” came out in 1967. The basic story of the movie is that a woman brings her fiancé home to meet the parents. He’s a doctor. He’s black. … Continue reading

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May 3 – Life in the 1st Century – Again

Acts 15:22-41; Judges 1; Job 33 “Things are more like they are right now than they’ve ever been.” That’s one of those phrases that makes sense when you first hear it – then you think about it. While that quote’s … Continue reading

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April 24 – Seeing Through God’s Eyes

Acts 10:1-33; Joshua 7-8; Job 24 It’s Prom Season again. Every year about this time social media feeds fill up with pictures of seniors in high school who clean up in ways we could never imagine. Some of them actually … Continue reading

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April 25 – Not the Culture Club

Acts 10:34-48; Joshua 9-10; Job 25 There is a bit of cultural arrogance in every culture. “The way we do it is best,” is at least thought by just about everyone at one time or another. It really gets bad … Continue reading

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April 25 – Crossing Boundaries

Acts 10:34-48; Joshua 9-10; Job 25 It was a pivotal time in the life of the Church. As the persecution of Saul waned, God opened a door that none of the members of the early church really thought about. He … Continue reading

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April 24 – Breaking Down Walls

Acts 10:1-33; Joshua 7-8; Job 24 When God works, walls that separate people fall down. Barnabas brought Saul to the disciples and walls fell down. Peter, after performing some miracles was praying and God broke down a major wall. A … Continue reading

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April 24 – Ready to Listen

Acts 10:1-33; Joshua 7-8; Job 24 Many years ago when I was pasturing I had a late lunch at a restaurant. The manager yawned as he took my money and apologized with the explanation that he always got tired after … Continue reading

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