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Poverty; December 24, 2022


Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. We seldom think about the poverty of the … Continue reading

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God’s Provision; September 5, 2022


Psalm 81:10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. I can’t read this verse without remembering the story of the dentist who took the last … Continue reading

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Reliance; August 13, 2022


Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. I have liked this verse ever since I learned the little chorus that was made from it, along with … Continue reading

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Depending on God; August 9, 2022


Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. The Japanese here gives a slightly different nuance that is worth noting. Where the NIV says “trust in You,” … Continue reading

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The Object of our Hope; June 25, 2022


1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything … Continue reading

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Money; January 31, 2022


2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! This passage, from verse six on, has been abused by so many charlatans that I’m tempted to wish it weren’t in the Bible, but it’s still God’s truth. “God … Continue reading

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Following the Rules; January 30, 2022


2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. Life always has its tensions. Though we are not of the world, … Continue reading

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Priorities; November 11, 2021


3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. John knew his friend well, and had no worries about his … Continue reading

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The Church; September 30, 2021


Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. This is very much in line with yesterday’s passage. This is … Continue reading

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Wise Prayer; July 7, 2021


Proverbs 30:8-9 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ This is a … Continue reading

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