Monthly Archives: August 2013

Constructive Praying (Aug 11)

August 11 Constructive Praying Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 86:1-7 | Nehemiah 1:1 — 3:14 | 1Corinthians 7:1-24 | Proverbs 21: 1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1-3 “O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant … Continue reading

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Hope for the Hopeless (Aug 10)

August 10 Hope for the Hopeless Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:8-13 | Ezra 10:1-44 | 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 | Proverbs 21:3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 10 “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the peoples … Continue reading

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

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Seeking the Blessing of God (Aug 9)

August 9 Seeking the Blessing of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 85:1-7 | Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 | 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Proverbs 21:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 8:21 – 9:15 “‘The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, … Continue reading

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The Hand of the Lord (Aug 8)

August 8 The Hand of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:9-12 | Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 | 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 | Proverbs 20: 28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 7:1 – 8:20 This Ezra came up from Babylon. He was … Continue reading

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The Eye of God (Aug 7)

August 7 The Eye of God Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:5-8 | Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 | 1 Corinthians 3:5-23 | Proverbs 20: 26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Ezra 5:1 – 6:22 “But the eye of their God was watching over … Continue reading

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Quotes on Ministry, missions, modesty, money, motivation and music

MINISTRY “God made us and God is able to empower us to do whatever he calls us to do. Denying that we can accomplish God’s work is not humility; it is the worst kind of pride.” –Warren Wiersbe– MISSIONS “For … Continue reading

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Prayer Retreat Coming Soon!

I haven’t mentioned it for a while, but we still have openings for our August prayer retreat in Twin Peaks, California. Come away with us to the mountains for a time of teaching, worship and prayer as we seek God … Continue reading

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Nursery Duty (Aug 6)

August 6 Nursery Duty Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 84:1:4| Ezra 3:1 – 4:24| 1 Cor. 2:6 – 3:4|Proverbs 20:24-25 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 2:6- 3:4 “But as for right now, friends, I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealing with … Continue reading

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The Foolishness of Brilliance

August 5 The Foolishness of Brilliance Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 83:9-16 | Ezra 1:1 – 2:70 | 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 | Proverbs 20:22-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 1 “I know very well how foolish the message of … Continue reading

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