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Mighty Warrior

In complete contrast to Gideon’s confession of his weakness, God calls him “Mighty Warrior!” He reminds Gideon that he has no reason to doubt or fear. He is being called by God to lead the people of Israel. What matters is not his inability, but God’s ability. Continue reading

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Heart Problems

Pharisees knew how to look spiritual. They knew how to play their spiritual games. They focused on the external and lived by the rules.
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The Most Important Lesson Jesus Taught Us

My new sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer on YouTube.

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A Solitary Place

We dare not neglect the solitary place—the place where we can get alone and meet with our Heavenly Father—to have intimate conversation with the one who loves us most. Find a quiet place and pour out your heart to him. Make it a daily practice and don’t let anything crowd out those special times in your schedule. Continue reading

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Show Me Your Glory

February 11 Show Me Your Glory Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 24:1-6 | Exodus 32:1-33:23 | Matthew 26:69-27:14 | Proverbs 8:33-36 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 24, Ex. 32-33 and Proverbs 8:33-36 “Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may … Continue reading

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Bring Them to Jesus

All around us are friends in desperate need of an encounter with Jesus. Two stories in Matthew 9 remind us that we can be used by God to bring people to Jesus. Continue reading

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Worry or Trust?

January 8 Worry or Trust? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 6:1-3 | Genesis 18:20-19:38 | Matthew 6:25-7:14 | Proverbs 2:6-15 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-7:14 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What … Continue reading

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Waiting Expectantly

January 6 Waiting Expectantly Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 5:1-3 | Genesis 13:6 – 15:21 | Matthew 5:27-48 | Proverbs 1:29 – 33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 5:1-3 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay … Continue reading

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Good News in Unlikely Places

January 5 Good News in Unlikely Places Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 4:1-8 | Genesis 11:1-13:5 | Matthew 5:1- 26 | Proverbs 1:24-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:1-26 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. … Continue reading

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Hallelujah!

December 31 Hallelujah!  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 150:1-6 | Malachi 3:1-4:6 | Revelation 22:1-21 | Proverbs 31:25-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 150 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, [4] praise him … Continue reading

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