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When Theory Becomes Reality
Head knowledge and theory are necessary but when it comes to knowing God there is nothing like years of real life experience. Today’s...
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Jul 29, 2017
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The Pompous Dead
A man, even a king, who lacks understanding of who God is and how one is saved from sin is no better than an animal. In today’s reading,...
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Jul 26, 2017
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Now or Never: the procrastinator’s dilemma
Procrastination is the lie we tell ourselves when we don’t want to take important action or make a difficult decision. Here we see a...
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Jul 24, 2017
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God’s Providential Care
God’s people suffer, sometimes justly and sometimes unjustly. Either way, they trust in Him to deliver them for further service or to...
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Jul 23, 2017
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Paul’s Tweet
Our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. The godly believer focuses on this as life’s circumstances range from monotonous...
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Jul 22, 2017
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When the Righteous are Afflicted
Isn’t it illogical that the righteous suffer afflictions?  Why wouldn’t God see that those who obey Him never suffer? Scripture...
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Jul 21, 2017
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The Importance of Seeking God
God, who knows the hearts of all, is near to those who seek Him, even when His will for them may include trials and suffering. Today’s...
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Jul 12, 2017
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Silence before God
It is good and instructive to keep silence before God, to listen to His Word, and to observe His mighty acts. Today we meet some who...
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Jul 8, 2017
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Holy Desires Amidst Trying Times
The faithful Christian desires to please God and to glorify Him. We have examples of two men under pressure. One succeeded. Â The other...
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Jul 5, 2017
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Glory Stealing Can Be Fatal
It is a dangerous thing to receive praise from people and fail to give God the glory He deserves. Here are two men whose lives...
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Jul 4, 2017
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Two Truths in Focus
Two truths must be kept clearly in focus at all times if we are to not lose sight of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Â Do you know...
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Jul 2, 2017
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The Christian and Personal Piety
While no one is saved by good works or personal piety, those who are saved demonstrate their love for God through good works and personal...
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Jul 1, 2017
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