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Trust Always

Psalm 112:1-10         What is it about delight that makes it one of those words that is difficult to nail down? Delight isn’t always found on the surface. One must reach deeper down in the crevices of experience to touch the fountain of delight. Where do you find your delight? Temporal things? Momentary experiences? Precious memories? […]

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You Are Winning

1 Peter 4:12-19      It’s interesting how we all respond to sketchy situations. And why wouldn’t our responses be “interesting” if the context of our situation wasn’t potentially sketchy! Just because you are a believer doesn’t mean your life will always be without conflict or confusion. Your best efforts may be misunderstood. Your polished response may […]

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Unity In Diversity

Ephesians 4:1-7       Worthiness is a reciprocal term. In the context of life in the community of faith, it suggests a response characterizing the quality of the original Founder. Isn’t it refreshing that the commodity of the transaction is “worthiness,” and not “perfection?” Consider this: Worthiness is a purely personal term that reflects the grace we […]

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Watching Me?

2 Corinthians 6:3-13       In our community of faith, all stages of the faith journey are represented by our fellow believers. Life in a Christian community can have its ups and downs. We never know who’s watching us. We never know the full extent of how the journey is going for the quiet believer. Paul knew […]

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Resurrection Stories

Romans 6:11-18      Have you ever watched a new believer, heart-deep in the excitement of their encounter with Jesus? One of those “new believers” stood in the church and shared the story of his conversion to Jesus Christ. After moving the audience between laughter and tears, he concluded by saying, “I’m a fanatic for Jesus, and […]

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Tough, Tender Love

Galatians 2:11-21 The story of Paul’s confrontation with Peter is very instructive. Both men were intensely committed believers. Ironically, Peter was in an intimidating situation, where Jewish Christians opposed his eating with Gentile Christians. Strong believers must beware that they in no way harm the tender faith of newer believers. Is there ever a time […]

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The True Gospel

Galatians 2:1-10      There are four elements of the true gospel. First, the gospel is clear. It brings spiritual freedom in Christ. When the gospel is clear, there is no confusion. Second, the gospel is trustworthy. The gospel must be genuinely true. The early church acknowledged their concern about counterfeits. Even now, there will be clever […]

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Our Rock of Refuge

Psalm 71:19-24        Psalm 71 is a prayer for God’s presence and safety in the midst of trouble. It has long been associated with Jesus’ passion and resurrection. Verse 20, for instance, recalls Jesus’ burial and resurrection: “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths […]

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Glorious Freedom

Romans 3:21-31         One of my main tasks at the start of spring is yard clean-up. I have just a small patio area, but it seems to take hours to sack up all the fallen leaves and yard debris and haul them to the dumpster. Where I live, we have a clubhouse with an oversized dumpster […]

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A Promise

Acts 1:1-8       It must have been an exciting time for the disciples! Here was Jesus, risen from the dead just as He had said! The 40 days between the resurrection and Jesus’ ascension were filled with appearances by Jesus to His followers. These times were filled with instruction and fellowship, as Jesus prepared them for […]

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