Morning Minute

A Double-Edged Sword

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 November 20, 2024 Scripture is pictured as beyond every sword in its sharpness. The Word of […]

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In Honor of Veterans

“Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what shall we do?’ And he said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.’” Luke 3:14 November 11, 2024 When soldiers, upon their repentance under John the Baptist’s ministry, asked about their duties to the government,

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The Deities Among Us

“Declare among the nations and proclaim, set up a banner and proclaim, conceal it not, and say: ‘Babylon is taken, Bel is put to shame, Merodach is dismayed. Her images are put to shame, her idols are dismayed.’” Jeremiah 50:2 November 8, 2024 The Shema was the daily prayer of ancient Israelites, “Hear, O Israel!

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Rest Needed?

“Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.” Hebrews 4:1 November 6, 2024 Do you need some rest? Many of us do after two years of nonstop political campaigning. The author of Hebrews writes to Hebrew Christians to

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Persecuted- Part II

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” Matthew 5:11 November 1, 2025 “Those who are detained can face abuse and torture in jail. Some Christians are released and monitored-and know a second arrest would mean a long prison sentence. Converts

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Persecuted – Part I

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10 October 30, 2024 Persecuted?! Jesus’ followers persecuted are to be envied. Is not this somewhat anticlimactic? In the words of Sinclair Ferguson, “After all, these are the very men and women the world needs.” We are reminded

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