Tag Archives: commitment

Martyrdom; March 11, 2026


Matthew 16:25 “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. This is a powerful and important statement by Jesus. It is the glorious hope of every martyr, and a … Continue reading

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The Cost of Discipleship; February 25, 2026


Matthew 8:19-20 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” This interaction, along with the one following about family responsibilities, should give us all pause. Following Jesus calls for … 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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Hearing God; January 31, 2026


Psalm 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment    that I may understand your statutes. Human beings being what they are, we need God’s help before we can even know what He’s saying to us. You can pour your heart out to … Continue reading

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Desiring to Learn; January 27, 2026


Psalm 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, Lord;    teach me your decrees. God always stands ready to teach us, but we have to be willing to be taught. Again I am reminded of my students over 40+ years of school … Continue reading

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Listen! ;January 24, 2026


Psalm 25:4 Show me your ways, Lord,    teach me your paths. This theme is repeated many times in David’s Psalms, and God granted his request at least as many times. David had no education, as we think of it, but God taught … Continue reading

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Response to Christmas; December 24, 2025


Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. In this extremely familiar story, the thing that struck me just now is how normal everything … Continue reading

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Righteousness; December 10, 2025


Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved    and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called:    The Lord Our Righteous Savior. I have to start by saying that the latest NIV translation is unfortunate here. I’m sure … Continue reading

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Persecution; November 15, 2025


1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. I preached on verses 10-11 just this past Sunday, and the temptation is there to do it again! … Continue reading

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Practical Christianity; November 1, 2025


1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. This is the sort of reception every evangelist prays for. We don’t … Continue reading

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