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In a World at War, Be a Peacemaker

January 7 (Matthew 5:9 NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. We live in a strife-filled world. Whether we’re talking about nations at war with each other, our country after the most recent election, … Continue reading

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Philippians: The Epistle of Joy – Looking at 1:1-18

Here’s the video introduction to this week’s Bible Study Philippians 1 Philippians is also known as the epistle of joy. Paul wrote this while he was in prison. I believe it was while he was in prison in Rome during … Continue reading

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November 4 – Grow in Faith by Pursuing Godly Qualities

1 Timothy 5:23-6:21; Jeremiah 3-4; Psalm 120 “ But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” (1 Timothy 6:11 NKJV)  We live in a world with a lot of temptations that … Continue reading

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September 21 – Living Peace in the Midst of Strife

John 20:19-31; 2 Chronicles 32; Psalm 88 “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in … Continue reading

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July 15 – May We Be One in the Spirit

1 Corinthians 3; 1 Kings 15:33-34; 1 Kings 16; Joel 3 “…for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?” (1 Corinthians 3:3 NKJV) Christians … 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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February 26 – How to Destroy a Relationship

Matthew 6:19-34; Exodus 35:1-36:38; Proverbs 16 There are those who build and there are those who tear down. As we develop relationships and strengthen each other and grow in what God has planned for us, it seems that there are … Continue reading

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