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When Kingdoms Fall
Kingdoms fall. So what should we do? Wring our hands and weep? It happened to Israel and Judah. What can we learn from their history?...
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Jul 4, 2018
Flee Idols; Worship God
God rules over all things including us. He promises blessings as we flee idols and honor and submit to Him willing. If not, great...
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Oct 26, 2017
The Grand Finale of Praise
The final Psalms and the Lord’s Supper prepare us for the coming grand finale of praise to God when Jesus Christ returns in all His glory...
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Sep 1, 2017
Worship: True and Biblical
Christians differ on the proper way to do corporate worship. But we can all agree that it is a matter of utmost importance. God’s glory...
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Mar 10, 2017
Death at Church
Does God care how we worship Him? Two priests once believed He does not. The result was death. Death at church. Find out more in...
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Feb 10, 2017
The Gift Acceptable to God
What can we, mere humans, give to God? There is nothing that He needs, but there is something He wants from us. Something He finds...
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Feb 9, 2017
What Matters?
In today’s reading (Psalms 80-85), we again find the psalmist comparing his relationship to the Lord with every other person, thing, or...
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Jun 28, 2016
One Thing
David wanted only one thing from God. It is clear in today’s reading (Psalm 26-31) that he understood what really matters in life. May...
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Jun 17, 2016
Music Worthy of God
Is worship music a touchy topic for you? Maybe that’s because music in the worship of God is a really important matter. See in today’s...
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May 6, 2016
Unbiblical Worship Exemplified
Worship is to be according to Scripture, but that didn’t happen during the reign of Ahaz. Today’s reading: 2 Kings 14:1-16:20 That...
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Apr 29, 2016
God’s Glory and Judgment
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 5:1-8:22 The chief end of man is “to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 1). ...
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Mar 29, 2016
Biblical Worship
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 12:1-14:29 God warned His people that they were to obey Him in the manner of their worship. Theologians call...
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Mar 4, 2016
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