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Change Brings Fruit

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading

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Giants in the Land

Twelve spies went into the land. Ten came back filled with doubt. Only two came back filled with faith and courage. Continue reading

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Haggai calls the people to return to their God-given mission. Continue reading

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Missing Out on the Blessing

God had been faithful to remember the Jewish exiles. They began to return to Jerusalem from their exile in Babylon and began the task of rebuilding the temple. Opposition arose and the job turned out to be much more difficult and more costly than they had imagined. They became discouraged and gave up on their God-given vision and mission. Continue reading

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Giants in the Land (Mar 9)

They were standing at the doorway to the Promised Land. On the other side was a land flowing with milk and honey; a land of abundant produce. Would they step into the promise by faith, or would they doubt and lose out on the promise? Continue reading

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Between Promise and Fulfillment (Feb 2)

February 2 Between Promise and Fulfillment Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 18:37-50 | Exodus 15:9-17:7 | Matthew 22:1-33 | Proverbs 6:20-26 Today’s Scripture Focus: Exodus 15:19 – 17:7 Moses and Aaron told the people of Israel, “This evening you will know … Continue reading

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A Second Chance Squandered (June 28)

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading

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A Second Chance Squandered

June 28 A Second Chance Squandered Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 140:9-13 | 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 | Acts 18:23-19:12 | Proverbs 18:2-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 13:1-14:29 Then Jehoahaz sought the LORD’s favor, and the LORD listened to him, for … Continue reading

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Giants in the Land (Mar 9)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:12-20 | Numbers 11:24 – 13:33 | Mark 14:22-52 | Proverbs 11:1-3 Today’s Scripture Focus: Numbers 11:24-13:33 “‘We should take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it’. But the men that were with … Continue reading

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