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Make Your Home in Me

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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Every Promise

God’s dealing with the Israelite people is a reminder of the trustworthiness of the promises.

This text is also a reminder that the promises have conditions. Failure to meet those conditions has consequences. Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Fearing God means having an “astonished reverence” and standing in awe of Him, not living in servile fear. It leads to an intimate relationship with God and a life of obedience and worship. Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

The people procrastinated their obedience: “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

October 25 Itchy Ears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:25-32 | Jeremiah 48:1-49:22 | 2 Timothy 4:1-22 | Proverbs 26:9-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 4 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God

Ezra and the people began to fast and pray for more of God’s blessing. Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply

The widow found herself in a desperate place. Unable to pay her debts, her children were about to be taken into slavery. God saw the need and sent his prophet Elisha. Continue reading →

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Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading →

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