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Why Life is Not Vain
The gospel of Jesus Christ shows us that the earthly life of believers, while not complete as it will be in glory, is also not vain as...
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Sep 17, 2017
Poverty, Joy, and Generosity: the Macedonians
Here we meet a group who did not let their desperate need stop their generosity. How God is glorified by such people who give despite...
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Sep 16, 2017
The Best Is Yet to Be
All this world offers pales in comparison to the glory awaiting those who know God’s grace in Jesus Christ. The best is yet to be....
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Sep 12, 2017
No Exceptions
The rules in Proverbs have exceptions, but there are no exceptions to the rule that God is with His people in their deepest trials...
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Sep 9, 2017
The Man of Dust; the Man of Heaven
Thoughts of life and death are never far from our mortal minds. We have death through the man of dust but life through the man of heaven....
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Sep 7, 2017
Choose your Preacher
The character of a man or woman is revealed in their response to wise instruction.  The wise listen to wisdom and act.  Fools choose...
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Sep 6, 2017
The Paths to Life and Death
God’s Word bears the force of His authority.  To ignore it is death, but to study and obey it brings wisdom for blessing and life....
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Sep 5, 2017
The Importance of Seeking Wisdom
Wisdom and understanding which leads to the true knowledge of God and a proper fear of the Lord are keys to a blessed life. But can we...
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Sep 2, 2017
To My Dying Breath
Have you found a purpose for life big enough to captivate your soul to your dying breath? The Bible points the way for you! Today’s...
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Aug 31, 2017
To Whom Do You Trust Your Life?
We live in a culture that shouts to us “trust yourself!” and “you can do it!”  But how is that working for us? The Bible has a different...
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Aug 29, 2017
Security vs. Restlessness
Do you find yourself often restless, longing for some change of life that would make you happier and more fulfilled? God has provided...
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Aug 25, 2017
A Warning to Gentiles and a Promise to the Elderly
God uses two trees to give a warning and a promise about our relationships to each other and to Him.  Expect fruitfulness.  Beware of...
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Aug 11, 2017
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