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Worldliness

Embrace life in its fullness under the Lordship of Christ. Enjoy the good gifts of the Father with gratitude, but do not allow your affections that rightly belong to the Giver to be focused on the gifts. Do not allow the focus of praise to turn from God to yourself. Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes

When victory comes, it is an opportunity to boast: to boast in the Lord. From the moment of desperation where we first cry out to God all the way through to the place of victory, we do well to keep the spotlight shining on the one who is the source of our strength—the victor behind every victory: Almighty God. Continue reading

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Grumblers and Faultfinders

December 8 Grumblers and Faultfinders  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 137:1-9 | Hosea 10:1-14:9 | Jude 1-25 | Proverbs 29:15-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: Jude 1-25 “These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires, they boast about themselves … Continue reading

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Falling to Pieces

Peter, despite his best intentions, found his flesh weak and gave into the temptation as Jesus had predicted. He denied he even knew Jesus. Continue reading

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Where are the Faithful?

Where are the faithful—the loyal? They seem to be missing from the human race. They’ve vanished. So claims the Psalmist. Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

March 26 When the Victory Comes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 44:4-8 | Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 | Luke 7:11-35 | Proverbs 11:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 44 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name … Continue reading

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Boasting in Weakness (Sept 9)

September 9 Boasting in Weakness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 102:18-28 | Isaiah 3:1-5:30 | 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 | Proverbs 22:28-29 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 11 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” … Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes (March 26)

March 26 When the Victory Comes Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 44:4-8 | Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 | Luke 7:11-35 | Proverbs 11:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 44 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name … Continue reading

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When the Victory Comes (Mar 26)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 44:4-8 | Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 | Luke 7:11-35 | Proverbs 11:29-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 44 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. (Psa. 44:8) How do you … Continue reading

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