Tag Archives: faith

Human Value; November 28, 2024


Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. One of the … Continue reading

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Legalism; November 27, 2024


Luke 11:42 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former … Continue reading

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How We Hear; November 26, 2024


Luke 8:18 “Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.” This is on the one hand encouraging, and on the other … Continue reading

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Progressive Revelation; November 24, 2024


Luke 1:74-75 “to rescue us from the hand of our enemies,    and to enable us to serve him without fear     in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” This expresses the purpose of salvation, in the short term, at any rate. Actually, Zechariah … Continue reading

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Human Stupidity; November 22, 2024


Matthew 17:4 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” I am reminded of Einstein’s famous quote: … Continue reading

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Treasure; November 20, 2024


Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. This whole chapter is extremely familiar, to the point that I could just about quote it verbatim, but again, it contains deep truths that call for frequent … Continue reading

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Blessing Others; November 19, 2924


Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings, but familiarity can often breed contempt. … Continue reading

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Preparation; November 18, 2024


Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Even Jesus had to be prepared for His ministry, and experiencing and resisting major temptation was a major part of that. There are … Continue reading

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End-Times Prophecy; November 17, 2024


Zechariah 14:9 The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name. The dramatic events described in this chapter have obviously not yet happened, which is a reminder that God isn’t through … Continue reading

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Assurance; November 16, 2024


Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy!    Though I have fallen, I will rise.Though I sit in darkness,    the Lord will be my light. This is a marvelous statement of faith that has rightly been set to music. Everyone has moments that seem … Continue reading

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