Monthly Archives: November 2023

Spiritual Warfare; November 29, 2023


2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish … Continue reading

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Stewardship; November 28, 2023


2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. This passage is remarkable in explaining the whole concept of giving. Sadly, we are … Continue reading

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Meditation; November 27, 2023


2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Logically speaking, the more we understand God’s promises to us, the more … Continue reading

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Joy and Thanks; November 26, 2023


2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. This church is having our Thanksgiving celebration today, and there is nothing for which … Continue reading

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Perspective; November 25, 2023


2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. I quote this verse so often, and there are certainly other magnificent, vitally important verses in this chapter, that … Continue reading

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Channels of Blessing; November 24, 2023


2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any … Continue reading

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Masculinity; November 23, 2023


1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. From the modern viewpoint, this admonition seems almost contradictory. In the first place, where the NIV says “be … Continue reading

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Resurrection; November 22, 2023


1 Corinthians 15:17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. To be honest, I don’t think churches or Christians today dwell on resurrection very much. We focus on heaven, which … Continue reading

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The Grace of God; November 21, 2023


1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was … Continue reading

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The Purpose of Gifts; November 20, 2021


1 Corinthians 14:12 So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. Having been involved with the Charismatic Movement since the 1970s, I find I empathize … Continue reading

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