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The Church in Glory
A Vision of Glory John sees a vision of heaven.  What does he see?  He sees an innumerable multitude from every nation, tribe, people,...
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Dec 28, 2016
The Big Picture
What’s the big picture? Paul tells us (Ephesians 1:11-14). God has a purpose for His creation and His people and a plan which He is...
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Dec 10, 2016
Waiting for World Unity
The desire for unity is not misguided, but, according to the Bible, it must be done for God’s glory resulting in the worship of His Son,...
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Dec 4, 2016
Jesus: Reliable Truth about Heaven
Today’s reading:  John 3:1-4:54 My selection: Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?”  Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher...
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Nov 4, 2016
A Taste of Heaven
Today’s reading: Haggai 1:1-Zechariah 3:10 My Selection: For behold, on the stone that I have set before Joshua, on a single stone with...
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Sep 26, 2016
Thy Kingdom Come
Today Isaiah gives his original readers a glimpse past the difficult times of Judah during the prophet’s long ministry (Isaiah 9-12). ...
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Jul 28, 2016
National Hero
What if your nation’s hero were God?  In today’s reading (Psalms 78-79), we get a lengthy review of what God did for Israel in spite of...
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Jun 27, 2016
Weeping and Shouting
There was a strange mixture of responses as construction began on the temple.  Why this weeping and shouting over the same event? Today’s...
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May 25, 2016
Properly Placed Hope
There are moments of hope in history, when there is widely held anticipation of being at the start of something big and glorious.  But is...
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May 12, 2016
The Eternal King
Where is history going? God unfolds His plan for mankind gradually, but that doesn’t mean the end is uncertain or behind schedule....
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May 11, 2016
Seize the Day
Today’s reading: Numbers 32:1-33:56 James 4:14b says, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then...
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Feb 26, 2016
God Created Man
Today’s reading: Genesis 1-3 As I think about God’s grace and power to mankind in creation, I am convicted by my lack of thankfulness and...
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Jan 1, 2016
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