Tag Archives: Word of God

Mirror, Mirror

In a similar way, I need to look into God’s mirror each day. As I look into his word, he shows me areas I need to change, places in need of ongoing transformation. This needed daily ritual gets me ready for the challenges of the day. Continue reading

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Purity

When we realize that the principles of the Word have been given to us by a loving and gracious God who only desires the best for us, we will delight in the Word and rejoice in our obedience to it. Our motivation for obedience moves from “have to” to “want to,” and that is a much more powerful motivation that can indeed enable us to walk in purity. Continue reading

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Panting for His Commands

Do you long for God’s word? Do you go after it with panting? Is your desire to understand and do God’s will so intense that you pant after his commands? Continue reading

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Purity

October 23 Purity  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:9-16 | Jeremiah 42:1-44:23 | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | Proverbs 26:3-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” (Psalm … Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror

Did you look in the mirror this morning? What did you see? Continue reading

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Don’t Forget the “So That” (Oct 24)

Why did God give us the Bible? Why should we be diligent students of it? The phrase “so that” points us to the reason: “So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Continue reading

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Strengthened by Joy (Aug 14)

It was quite a scene. After years and years of neglect, the scripture had been uncovered. Ezra got all the people together in one place and began to read the law. He along with some of the other priests read and explained the law to the people. How did the people react to hearing the Word of God? Continue reading

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Sweeter Than Honey (Feb 4)

February 4 Sweeter than Honey Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 19:7-14 | Exodus 19:16 – 21:21 | Matthew 23:13-29 | Proverbs 7:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 19:7-14 “The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious … Continue reading

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Sweeter Than Honey (Feb 4)

February 4 Sweeter than Honey Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 19:7-14 | Exodus 19:16 – 21:21 | Matthew 23:13-29 | Proverbs 7:1-5 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalms 19:7-14 “The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious … Continue reading

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A.W. Tozer on Trouble and Truth

Trouble “To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men.” Man the Dwelling Place of God, 114. Truth “Truth is a glorious but hard mistress. She never consults, bargains or compromises.” Of God and Men, … Continue reading

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