Christian
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PEACE IN THE STORM
I’m certain Daniel’s three friends celebrated when God delivered them from the fiery furnace. But their testimony began before they ever came out. Before they entered the fire, they declared, “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us…… Continue reading
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Feast or Fight
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23:5). There is something remarkable about the picture David gives us in Psalm 23. He does not say that God removes his enemies or relocates him somewhere… Continue reading
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GOD IS LISTENING
I have often said, “God can’t answer the prayer you don’t pray.” The point has always been simple: if we never ask, we should not be surprised when we do not receive. James seems to say something very similar when… Continue reading
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Beyond the Blessing
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” — Ephesians 1:3 Paul begins Ephesians by reminding us that God has blessed us “with… Continue reading
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But If Not or Release Brings Peace
Daniel 3:17–18 — “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not… we do not serve your gods, nor will we… Continue reading
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The Headless Church
“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body…” — Ephesians 1:22–23 You’ve heard of the Headless Horseman, but what about the headless church? The… Continue reading
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Preacher, Don’t Beat the Bride
Moses was frustrated. Israel had complained repeatedly, questioned his leadership, and tested his patience. When they complained again because there was no water, God told Moses to speak to the rock, but Moses struck it instead. More importantly, before striking… Continue reading
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Incarnation: An Inside Perspective
We often think about what the incarnation meant for us—and rightly so. God came near. The Word became flesh. Jesus entered our world to save us. But have you ever considered what the incarnation meant for Him? For Jesus, Bethlehem… Continue reading
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Where Are You?
Going AWOL—Absent Without Leave—is serious because a soldier is absent from a place where duty requires him to be. AWOL assumes assignment, responsibility, and accountability. The mother or father who neglects parental responsibilities may never face a court-martial, but their… Continue reading
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EMPTY ZEAL
There’s an old saying, “Some were called, some were sent, and some just got up and went.” Following the battle in the woods of Ephraim, Absalom was dead and his rebellion was over. Someone needed to carry the news of… Continue reading
