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Is Our Joy Making Enough Noise?
When was the last time people OUTSIDE our building could hear the sound of our rejoicing far away WITHOUT AMPLIFICATION? “And on that day they offered great sacrifices, REJOICING because God had given them GREAT JOY. The women and children … Continue reading
When Problems Plague a Nation!
In one of the most familiar passages for most Bible students, King Solomon of United Israel dedicated the Temple he had built to the Lord. Then he prayed a passionate, well thought out prayer for mercy from God. For 2 … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Take Seriously What God Takes Seriously!
“And he said to Sarah, “Look, I am giving your brother one thousand pieces of silver. It is a verification of your honor to all who are with you. You are fully vindicated.” Then Abraham prayed to God, and God … Continue reading
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Willing Worker Wednesday – This Is Who You Are!
“Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were debating in their minds whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but One is coming who is more powerful than I. … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Tuned In To God’s Heart!
“When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.” (Luke 2:39, NASB95) When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord. Disciples are focused on pleasing … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – When God Reboots Our Lives!
“Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and took some of every clean animal and some of every clean bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the Lord smelled the pleasing aroma, the Lord said in … Continue reading
Posted in 2 - Turn-Around Tuesdays (trials and troubles), Suffering
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Marriage Suffers Under Parental Neglect!
“In the course of time Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions. The Lord had regard for Abel … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Guarding God’s Gifts!
“The Lord God made clothing from skins for the man and his wife, and he clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21, CSB) The Lord God made clothing … and he clothed them. We live in corrupt times. So many people have … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Choosing Who We’re Going To Follow!
“But for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, … Continue reading
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