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Monthly Archives: August 2022
Eternal Glory
I love the phrase Paul uses to describe troubles: “Our light and momentary troubles.” Remember his light and momentary troubles? “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed” (4:8-10). Continue reading
Sing a New Song
Do you like to sing new songs? The Psalmist did. I do too. It’s not that there aren’t great old familiar songs to sing—and there is a place for that too. But, we dare not get stuck in a rut. Continue reading
Glowing with Glory
Moses walked intimately with the Lord and the effect was sometimes seen on his face–it would glow with reflected glory. But over time, the glory would fade, so Moses began to put a veil over his face. Continue reading
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Tagged Glory, glory revealed in us, growth, show us your glory, surpassing glory, transformation
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What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing?
“What is that fragrance you are wearing?”
“It’s called ‘fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.’ Do you like it? Continue reading
Purer than Gold
We all have these “dark nights of the soul” where God is teaching us to trust him in the dark. They are difficult times because they stretch our faith, but they can be times of incredible growth. Continue reading
Comfort Received, Comfort Given
August 26 Comfort Received, Comfort Given Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading
Refreshing
Some people refresh the soul. Others drain it of all energy. Paul here admonishes the Corinthians to give recognition to three who were “soul refreshers.” Why? Because “they refreshed my spirit as well as yours.” Continue reading
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Tagged encouraging word, encoutagement, refreshing, soul drainer
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Worthless Physicians
August 24 Worthless Physicians Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, being a friend, cliches, comfort, difficult times, encouragement
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No Easy Answers
August 23 No Easy Answers Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 91:9-16 | Job 8:1-11:20 | I Corinthians 15:1-28 | Proverbs 21:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 8-11 “So what’s new? I know all this” (Job 9:1 The Message). “God’s wisdom is so … Continue reading
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Under His Wings
August 22 Under His Wings Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 91:1-8 | Job 4:1-7:21 | 1 Cor. 14:18-40 | Proverbs 21:27 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 91 “Under his wings you will find refuge” (Psalm 91:4 ESV). I was struck by the … Continue reading
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