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Those Who Mourn Shall Be Comforted

(As I get used to my new schedule, these will begin appearing earlier in the morning my time. Thank you for your patience in the meanwhile.) January 2 (Matthew 5:4 NIV) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be … Continue reading

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December 1 – Using Your Freedom Within God’s Limits

Galatians 5:1-15; Lamentations 5; Psalm 147 “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, … Continue reading

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October 19 – Bringing God’s Grace to a Backwards World

Revelation 19; Isaiah 5-6; Psalm 109:20-31 “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise … Continue reading

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January 4 – Dealing With Authority

Luke 7:1-17; Genesis 8; Genesis 9; Genesis 10; Psalm 4 “For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and … Continue reading

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November 3- Hurricane Force Winds or Gentle Breezes?

Jeremiah 30-31 Philemon 1 “Maybe Onesimus was separated from you for a short time so you could have him back forever—no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a loved brother. I love him very much, but … Continue reading

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October 26 – Following God’s Plan Brings Joy

Jeremiah 9-11 1 Timothy 6 “But you, man of God, run away from all those things. Instead, live in the right way, serve God, have faith, love, patience, and gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11 NCV) Contrary to what many in America … Continue reading

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September 10 – The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart – No Matter What

Proverbs 8-9 2 Corinthians 3 “Our faces, then, are not covered. We all show the Lord’s glory, and we are being changed to be like him. This change in us brings ever greater glory, which comes from the Lord, who … Continue reading

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August 26 – Since I’m Right…

Psalm 119:89-176 1 Corinthians 8 “But be careful that your freedom does not cause those who are weak in faith to fall into sin.” (1 Corinthians 8:9 NCV) The Greeks had some crazy views on life. The Corinthians maxed those … Continue reading

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August 5 – Slaves To Fear or Children of God?

Psalm 68-69 Romans 8:1-21 “The true children of God are those who let God’s Spirit lead them. The Spirit we received does not make us slaves again to fear; it makes us children of God. With that Spirit we cry … Continue reading

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August 3 – Choose Wisely

Psalm 63-65 Romans 6 “We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us and we would not be slaves to sin. Anyone who has died is … Continue reading

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