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Can We Find Anyone Like This?

Joseph proved faithful through incredibly difficult and unjust circumstances. He continued to trust when things seemed hopeless. Continue reading

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Standing Strong (November 25)

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. His own people, the people of Judah, had drifted from God and were suffering the consequences of being under judgment: Nebuchadnezzar’s armies had taken them into exile. Still, the compromise and iniquity of Judah paled in comparison to the wickedness Daniel found in pagan Babylon. In the midst of this spiritual darkness, the integrity of Daniel and his friends stands as a beacon of light. Continue reading

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Looking for Leaders (Oct 26)

Good leadership is crucial to any organization. Good, spiritual leadership is essential to a healthy church. Paul’s instruction to Titus is a reminder of this. He reminds him of the kinds of qualities to look for in choosing leaders. So what qualities are important in choosing leaders in the church? Continue reading

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A New Wardrobe (Oct 7)

Sometimes the old clothes just don’t fit anymore—but I don’t mean that the clothes are too small. Sometimes we need a new wardrobe because we change positions. The young lawyer fresh out of law school usually has a major wardrobe update, for example. He could get by with Jeans and T-shirts in school, but not in the courtroom. The old way of dressing just doesn’t suit him anymore in his new position. Continue reading

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Can We Find Anyone Like This? (Jan 20)

January 20 Can We Find Anyone Like This? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 12:1-8| Genesis 41:17 – 42:17| Matthew 13:24-26| Proverbs 4:1-6 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17 – 42:17 “So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one … Continue reading

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Quotes (Topics starting with C)

Calling “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” –Anonymous (advice given to Gil Bailie by a spiritual mentor) Quoted … Continue reading

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A.W. Tozer Quote of the Week

  Appearances I say that a Christian congregation can survive and often appear to prosper in the community by the exercise of human talent and without any touch from the Holy Spirit! All that religious activity and the dear people … Continue reading

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