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March 19, 2016


Exodus 10:16-17 Pharaoh quickly summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “I have sinned against the Lord your God and against you. Now forgive my sin once more and pray to the Lord your God to take this deadly plague away … Continue reading

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March 6, 2016


Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.” It just hit me that here Jesus is putting anxiety … Continue reading

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February 27, 2016


Psalm 94:17-19 Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation … Continue reading

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February 5, 2016


Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” By this point in His ministry Jesus had a reasonable expectation of faith from His disciples, but faith hadn’t kicked in to … Continue reading

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February 3, 2016


Matthew 10:17, 26 “Be on your guard against men.” “So do not be afraid of them.” There is a huge difference between being on your guard and being afraid. Some people operate on the principle of “ignorance is bliss,” and … Continue reading

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January 31, 2016


Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading

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January 27, 2016


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 … Continue reading

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December 19, 2015


Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” The Japanese for this verse brings out two nuances that are missing from the English, or the NIV at least. The … Continue reading

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December 18, 2015


Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing is impossible with God.” “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. What a contrast to Gabriel’s interaction with Zechariah! I’m sure he … Continue reading

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December 17, 2015


Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years.” When you come right down to it, Zechariah had a lot of gall, questioning … Continue reading

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