Tag Archives: God

Prayer Priorities

October 15 Prayer Priorities Todays’ Scripture Readings: Psalm 116:1-6; Jeremiah 26:1 – 27:22; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 – 18; Proverbs 25:16 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 “Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be … Continue reading

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Scarecrows in a Melon Patch

We worship and serve many things. Paul shows us that even misplaced values like greed and materialism can become idols. So can entertainment, sports, music or a political cause. The list could include most anything that becomes our preoccupation. Continue reading

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Fully Mature in Christ

Why is Paul struggling and working so hard to teach and preach and plant churches? This passage makes his motivation clear. He wants the believers to grow up in their faith and become fully mature in Christ. Continue reading

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When God Asks the Questions

Job has asked his questions. He has finally said all that he could think of to say. Now he is waiting for the answers. Then something surprising happens. God shows up not to answer the questions, but to ask His own. Continue reading

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We Should Not Give Up

Even more important than the persistent prayers is the faith that perseveres despite the delays and apparent denials. You see, even our persistent prayers can be made without faith–we just go through the motions with little expectation of the answer. Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart

Some questions just can’t be answered to the heart’s satisfaction. Questions like: “Why do the wicked prosper?” Continue reading

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God is the Strength of My Heart (July 15)

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading

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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint (Jul 18)

July 18 A Hope That Will Not Disappoint Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 75:1-10 | 1 Chronicles 26:12- 27:34 | Romans 4:13 – 5:5 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:13- 5:5 “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed…” (Romans … Continue reading

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God’s Abundant Supply (Jun 22)

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26 | 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 | Acts 14:8-28 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t … Continue reading

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The Voice of the LORD (Mar 6)

March 6 The Voice of the LORD Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 35:19-28| Numbers 6:1-7:89 | Mark 12:38-13:13 | Proverbs 10:27-28 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 6:1 – 7:89 “When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he … Continue reading

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