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Preaching through Tears
Today we read of a man who was given an horrific message to deliver, but he gave it faithfully. Today’s reading: 2 Kings 8:7-10:17 We...
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Apr 27, 2016
Attack the Messenger
When the message doesn’t suit, attack the messenger. It’s an old trick Today’s reading: 1 Kings 16:21-18:46 It is a foolish but common...
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Apr 22, 2016
The Sad End of a Great King
“Few end well.” Today’s reading: 1 Kings 8:62-11:25 Once again we see an example of how difficult it is to handle success and prosperity...
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Apr 19, 2016
Trusting God’s Timing
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 25:1-27:12 To obey God means to trust and follow His guidance as to what we do and when we do it. God may be...
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Apr 5, 2016
Michal’s Character
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5 At what price would you sell your integrity? Michal chose what appeared to be the safe route, but...
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Apr 3, 2016
Whose glory? The Story of Deborah and Barak
Today’s reading: Judges 3:31-6:40 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I do. Read and find out who got the glory! See you here again...
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Mar 20, 2016
Limits to Legacy
Today’s reading: Judges 1:1-3:30 We are starting the book of Judges and we will transition from Joshua as the leader of Israel to a time...
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Mar 19, 2016
The Anatomy of Temptation
Today’s reading: Joshua 7:1-9:27 I once spoke to a men’s group on the subject “Things I learned the hard way”. One of the things most of...
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Mar 13, 2016
The Place of the Law
Today’s reading: Numbers 14:1-15:41 The Reformers understood the place of the law in the life of the Christian as a guide to our growth...
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Feb 19, 2016
Leadership: Success vs. Obedience
Today’s reading: Numbers 11:1-13:33 Doing God’s will always calls us to obedience and always leads to blessing, even when it does not...
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Feb 18, 2016
God’s Ownership of His People
Today’s reading: Leviticus 23:26-25:55 If God owns you, how can you maximize your availability to Him? For more reflections on this...
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Feb 11, 2016
Keeping a Clear Conscience
Today’s reading: Leviticus 5:14-7:38 A sensitive conscience is an asset to one whose mind has been trained and informed by God’s word. I...
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Feb 4, 2016
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