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Counting the Stars
“He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.” Psalm 147:4 April 28, 2023 “Much of what we call worship today is not worship at all but rather a glorification of ourselves”(James Boice). There is good reason to believe that Psalm 147 was composed and sung at the dedication…
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If Possible
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 April 27, 2023 Do you want to know what it means to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God? One way, and it’s looking straight at us, is taking a big step toward being a peacemaker by learning…
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Avoiding Quarrels
“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” Romans 12.17 April 26, 2023 Uncontrolled anger which leads to verbal or physical conflict. It involves the breaking off of friendly relations. That is one way of defining a quarrel. Perhaps you grew up in a…
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Theological Cowards
“It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” Galatians 6.12 April 25, 2023 A legalist is someone who attempts to add works to grace in order to be…
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Growling at Grace
“But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.” Galatians 5:11 April 24, 2023 It was Jesus who said, “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you” (Jn. 15:18). Are you a child…
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Hated
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” John 15:18 April 21, 2023 Have you been the recipient of hate speech? The secular world has found the word “hate” a useful way to attain the moral high ground in reordering society. It was Jesus Christ who told His…
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Harmony
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Romans 12:16 April 20, 2023 Harmony in music is a gift from God. Quartets, choirs, duets, and such seem to have faded in church music. There is another kind of harmony which is…
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Martha’s Kitchen
“But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.’” Luke 10:40 April 19, 2023 Company’s coming, a very special guest. There’s a lot to be done, a meal to…
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Fighting Fear
“Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!” Psalm 34:9 April 18, 2023 God’s way for us in fighting fear is a better fear. That better fear is the fear of God. This is not a cowering before His power and waiting to be smacked if we do…