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October 27 – How Do We Measure Our Growth in Christ?

2 Thessalonians 1; Isaiah 25-26; Psalm 117 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, so … Continue reading

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November 20 – Faith Should Be Seen as Well as Heard

Ezekiel 14-15 James 2 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If … Continue reading

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November 18 – Living in Community with Brothers, Sisters, and Strangers

Ezekiel 8-10 Hebrews 13 “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:1-2 NCV) This last … Continue reading

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November 5 – There Are No Black Sheep in the Family of God

Jeremiah 34-36 Hebrews 2 “Jesus, who makes people holy, and those who are made holy are from the same family. So he is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.” (Hebrews 2:11 NCV) Hebrews offers a step by … Continue reading

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October 25 – Respecting the Members of the Human Family

Jeremiah 6-8 1 Timothy 5 “Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them … Continue reading

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October 17 – Appreciate Those Who Lead

Isaiah 50-52 1 Thessalonians 5 “Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. Respect them with a very special love because of the work … Continue reading

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October 15 – Helping People Stand Strong in the Lord

Isaiah 45-46 1 Thessalonians 3 “So, brothers and sisters, while we have much trouble and suffering, we are encouraged about you because of your faith. Our life is really full if you stand strong in the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 … Continue reading

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October 8 – Don’t Just Look for the Helpers, Be One

Isaiah 30-31 Philippians 4 “Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected. Do what you learned and … Continue reading

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September 4 – God Brings Order Into Chaos

Psalm 143-145 1 Corinthians 14:21-40 “So, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, one person has a song, and another has a teaching. Another has a new truth from God. Another speaks in a different language, … Continue reading

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August 31 – Fellowship Meals, Remembering the Poor, and Proclaiming the Lord

Psalm 132-134 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “So my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. Anyone who is too hungry should eat at home so that in meeting together you will not bring God’s judgment … Continue reading

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