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Seven Days With the Great I AM
In Exodus 3:14, God revealed Himself to Moses as “I AM WHO I AM.” He is the self-existent, eternal, unchanging God—the One who simply is. Then Jesus came, and in John’s Gospel He repeatedly took those words upon His own… Continue reading
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Paul’s Prayer For the Church (Eph. 3:14-21)
What does a church really need? We often think first about attendance, programs, finances, buildings, leadership, music, outreach, or organization. Those things may matter, but when Paul prays for the church in Ephesians 3:14–21, he goes much deeper. Paul prays… Continue reading
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More Than We Ask
Ephesians 3:20 is often quoted as a promise that God will exceed our biggest prayers and dreams. But Paul’s words should not be detached from the prayer in verses 14–19. Paul has just prayed that believers would be strengthened by… Continue reading
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Around the Corner
While a group of us were visiting over lunch, she put a little light on the path for the rest of us. She is fighting a battle for her eyesight, and she admitted that sometimes it can be a little… Continue reading
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The Vulnerability of A Needy Heart
Philippians 4:19 — “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” All too often, we live from need. The wife who longs for the affection of her husband. The young man… Continue reading
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A Graphic Reminder
A football helmet is a good thing—but you wouldn’t trust it to save you in a head-on collision with a freight train. That is what it is like to trust your good works to get you to heaven. The problem… Continue reading
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Convenient Companion or Committed Follower
Suppose I am traveling Highway 552 toward Highway 15 behind you. As long as both of us are moving in the same direction, it looks like I am following you. Mile after mile, we stay on the same road. Anyone… Continue reading
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WE’RE NOT COMPETITORS
When John saw someone casting out demons in Jesus’ name, he tried to stop him. His reason is revealing: “because he does not follow us” (Mark 9:38). Notice that John did not say the man was misusing Jesus’ name or… Continue reading
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FOLLOWING JESUS CHANGES OUR ATTITUDE
When Christians remember 9/11, we also need to remember 5:44. Jesus said, “Love your enemies…do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Someone may object that this sounds… Continue reading
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WHEN A GODLY PARENT HAS A PRODIGAL CHILD
Hezekiah was a godly man with an ungodly father and an ungodly son. His father Ahaz led Judah deeply into idolatry, but Hezekiah chose a different path. Scripture says, “He did what was right in the sight of the LORD”… Continue reading
