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Transmitting Gifts; June 24, 2026


Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Here Moses is quoting what the Lord said back in 33:1-6, that was covered yesterday, but this detail is … Continue reading

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Calling; June 23, 2026


Exodus 31:2-3 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills.” Sometimes God’s calling … Continue reading

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The Gift of the Holy Spirit; March 31, 2026


Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” The verses ahead of this … Continue reading

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Humility and Pride; March 18, 2026


Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” It strikes me that by this time, the disciples had been with Jesus long enough to know two … Continue reading

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Fellow-workers; November 6, 2025


Philemon 1:7 Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. We tend to think of Paul as some sort of “Christian Superman,” given all that he did for the Gospel … Continue reading

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Faithfulness; September 10, 2025


Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading

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Pride vs. Wisdom; July 21, 2025


Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with humility comes wisdom. Pride is a funny thing. It creates false expectations in the one who has it, like inflating a balloon, and when that balloon is popped, it seems disastrous. … Continue reading

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Focus; June 2, 2025


Psalm 21:1, 13 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.    How great is his joy in the victories you give!Be exalted in your strength, Lord;    we will sing and praise your might. Again, this was either written for/about David or he wrote it in the … Continue reading

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Stewardship; May 12, 2025


1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” It’s interesting how … Continue reading

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Gifting; April 3, 2025


1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading

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