Commitment To The Church
on August 20th, 2025
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10) If it was important for Jesus to identify with the local church and partner with them, don't you think it is important for you too? Many people, especially in our culture today, are faithful attendees. However, there is no commitment to a particular local church... Read More
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First Yourself, Then Your Gift
on August 19th, 2025
And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. (2 Corinthians 8:5) My wife asked about a friend we hadn't seen in years. "Whatever happened to that jacket he borrowed?" I laughed. "You know, I completely forgot until now. I guess I'll never see it again." Notice how differently we feel about things based on who has them. W... Read More
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Coming Home
on August 18th, 2025
But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. – Luke 15:32 I grew up in a family where I had three sisters, one who was nine years older than me, and two who were younger. After I got saved, I shared Jesus with my sisters because I wanted them all to know Christ. The sad story was that one of my little sisters got involve... Read More
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Christ The Solid Rock
on August 17th, 2025
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path. – Proverbs 3:5-6 Let me tell you a story about Edward Mote. He is not a household name today. He was a cabinet maker by trade, who was born into a family of tavern owners in the late 1700’s. His family lineage was alcohol, but at age 15, he came to fait... Read More
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Choosing Joy In The Midst of Worry
on August 16th, 2025
“Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:4-7 Everyone has something they’... Read More
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Choose To Be Faithful
on August 15th, 2025
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2:10) Difficult seasons will come in your life without a doubt. There’s no avoiding them. You might face seasons that are difficult physically, financial... Read More
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Changed By Christ
on August 14th, 2025
“But it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I h... Read More
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Celebrate God’s Provision
on August 13th, 2025
“Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath p... Read More
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Walking Unaware
on August 12th, 2025
Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. (Luke 24:13-16) Have you ever looked back on a difficult season and suddenly ... Read More
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Busyness and Intimacy
on August 11th, 2025
I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. (Revelation 2:19) Do you find yourself serving God more than you spend time with Him? Do you often get so busy doing things for the Kingdom that you fail to make time to sit with the King? It is possible for a church or a believer to be so full of activity and service th... Read More
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Bought Back
on August 10th, 2025
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Let me tell you a story about a little boy, years and years ago. The boy made a little small sailboat. He worked on it and worked on it. He painted it and put little sails on it. He made it his very own. Finally, the day came when he went to a huge ... Read More
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Boldly Standing For Christ
on August 9th, 2025
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20) I used to love to snow ski. One time,... Read More
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