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Children of Light
It’s not child’s play When he talks of walking as children of light, Paul is not talking about being a nice, good-two-shoes person.  To...
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Dec 11, 2016
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Wander Prone
Paul confronted the Christians in Galatia who began to wander into a works-based salvation, depending on the law for their standing...
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Dec 8, 2016
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Dangerous Presumption
It’s easy to be humble and repentant when we face trials, but how do we respond when it seems like everything we touch turns to gold?...
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Nov 26, 2016
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The Cost of Integrity
Those who stand for truth will find their integrity tested.  The Apostle Paul stood the test at great cost. Will you? Today’s reading:...
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Nov 23, 2016
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Unintended Benefits
Opponents of Jesus Christ, His gospel, and His church inadvertently create unintended benefits through their persecution and hostility. ...
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Nov 17, 2016
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Martyrdom and Forgiveness
The first martyr showed amazing character reminiscent of the Lord Jesus Christ and honoring to His love and grace. Today’s reading: Acts...
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Nov 16, 2016
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A Prayer List for the Oppressed
What would you pray for if you were arrested for preaching the gospel? Find out how the Apostles prayed under severe opposition. It may...
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Nov 15, 2016
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Why Bad Things Happened to a Good Person
Today’s reading: Acts 2:14-4:22 My selection: “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with...
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Nov 14, 2016
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Peace and Glory after Tribulation
Today’s reading: John 15:18-18:18 My selection: Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has...
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Nov 11, 2016
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Three Shocking Statements
Jesus’ disciples needed to rid themselves of their illusions. Just when they were beginning to get Jesus’ identity, He made three...
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Oct 25, 2016
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A Warning about Piling On
Today’s reading: Obadiah 1- Jonah 4:11 My Selection: The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in...
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Sep 22, 2016
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Amaziah, Priest not King
Today’s reading: Amos 5:1-9:15 My Selection: And Amaziah said to Amos, “O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, and eat bread there,...
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Sep 21, 2016
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