Tag Archives: commitment

Focus; August 5, 2024


Matthew 15:27-28 “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment. This is … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Love; June 26, 2024


Psalm 26:2 Test me, Lord, and try me,    examine my heart and my mind. This is a very dangerous prayer, but it is one of faith. David was probably a bit over-confident when he prayed it, but his heart was in the … Continue reading

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Christ’s Passion; March 24, 2024


Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes. As Jesus … Continue reading

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Trusting God; March 5, 2024


Psalm 37:5-6 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. When verse four is so totally … Continue reading

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Spiritual Leadership; February 22, 2024


1 Kings 8:61 “But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” There is one difference in the Japanese here that caught my eye. … Continue reading

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Waiting on the Lord; January 27, 2024


Hebrews 11:39-40 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. I have been aware … Continue reading

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Successful Christian Living; December 21, 2023


Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Here we have the key … Continue reading

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What We Love; September 2, 2023


John 12:43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. This is a tragic statement, yet it is all too true so often, not just for the Jewish leaders back then but even for us today. The … Continue reading

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Sacrifice; August 31, 2023


John 12:3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. This is … Continue reading

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Commitment; August 24, 2023


John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” It has struck me in … Continue reading

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