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October 22 – Christians and Praying for Government Leaders

Isaiah 65-66 1 Timothy 2 “First, I tell you to pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to him. Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet … Continue reading

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June 4 – When We’re With Him

2 Chronicles 21-22 John 14 “There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a … Continue reading

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May 2 – Life Wasn’t Meant to be Safe

1 Kings 12-13 Luke 22:1-30 “He agreed and watched for the best time to hand Jesus over to them when he was away from the crowd.” (Luke 22:6 NCV) Motivation. Criminal cases will often hinge on what the motive of … Continue reading

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November 24 – A Time for Thanks

Psalm 122; Daniel 9:15-19; James 4:1-10 Thanksgiving. Today we set aside this day as a day to give thanks for the blessings of God. In a recent discussion, someone noted that they don’t count today special because they give thanks … Continue reading

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November 16 – Words

Psalm 141; Ezekiel 43:1-12; Matthew 23:37—24:14 Security is a concern for many people these days. For some, a dog is enough. Big or small, a dog will alert the owners to a possible intruder and cause possible intruders to be … Continue reading

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July 22 – “Them”

Psalm 138; Esther 3:7-15; Acts 2:22-36 “They” are always around. “They” are different. It may be their skin color, their language, their culture, their heritage, or their religion; but “they” are always around us. We have a natural reaction to … Continue reading

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May 18 – The Risks of Following

Acts 25; Ruth 1-2; Psalm 47 Another administration change – another chance to tell the story. That was what Paul faced as Festus and then King Agrippa wanted to hear Paul’s story. Each of them determined that the case was … Continue reading

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May 13 – Obedience

Acts 21:1-36; Judges 16; Psalm 42 People often decry the lack of “common sense” in our world today. They watch others engage in activities that are sure to cause problems and shake their heads noting that lack. Christians need to … Continue reading

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January 17 – Luke 13:18-35, Genesis 24, and Psalm 17

In ancient times, cities were walled to provide protection to the people who lived in and near the city. When trouble arose, those who lived outside the city would seek safety in the city and stay there until the trouble … Continue reading

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