Category Archives: Christian

God’s Laws; February 24, 2026


Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Those listening to Jesus as He said this were doubtless … Continue reading

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Learning from God; February 23, 2026


Matthew 5:2 And he began to teach them. The following verses are some of the most famous statements in all literature, hitting people between the eyes with their simplicity and power. Jesus taught His disciples a lot by example, but … Continue reading

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Repentance; February 22, 2026


Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Some people hang up at the various differences among even the synoptic Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke) but that overlooks the point that they … Continue reading

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Prophecy; February 21, 2026


Joel 2:28-29 “And afterward,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your old men will dream dreams,    your young men will see visions.Even on my servants, both men and women,    I will pour out my Spirit in those days. … Continue reading

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Hearing God; February 20, 2026


Daniel 10:12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.” This verse … Continue reading

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God our Teacher; February 19, 2026


Jeremiah 31:33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel    after that time,” declares the Lord.“I will put my law in their minds    and write it on their hearts.I will be their God,    and they will be my people.” It … Continue reading

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Jeremiah; February 18, 2026


Jeremiah 10:23-24 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;    it is not for them to direct their steps.Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—    not in your anger,    or you will reduce me to nothing. Jeremiah was certainly someone with … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026


Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading

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Listening to God; February 16, 2026


Isaiah 48:17 This is what the Lord says—    your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God,    who teaches you what is best for you,    who directs you in the way you should go.” This clearly expresses the character of God’s commandments, but the ESV translation threw me for … Continue reading

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God’s Guidance; February 15, 2026


Isaiah 30:21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” I can’t read this verse without remembering a statue on the grounds of Hargrave … Continue reading

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