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Public Prayer; September 28, 2025


John 17:13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” Prayer can get complicated. It is talking to God … Continue reading

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Prophets; September 7, 2025


Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. As familiar as this verse is, it just occurred to me that Koine Greek has … Continue reading

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Government; July 28, 2025


Proverbs 29:2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;    when the wicked rule, the people groan. Probably citizens of every country can identify with this verse! The problem comes in defining “righteous” and “wicked.” Lots of names are being thrown around in … Continue reading

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Prayer; July 27, 2025


Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,    even their prayers are detestable. This is a little detail that a lot of people overlook. We can go through all the right motions, but if our hearts aren’t turned … Continue reading

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God’s Plans and Ours; July 26, 2025


Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow,    for you do not know what a day may bring. This of course brings to mind James saying much the same thing, with the very wise instruction, “You ought to say, ‘If it is the … Continue reading

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Spiritual Warfare; July 14, 2025


Psalm 119:15 I meditate on your precepts    and consider your ways. Verse 11 is justly famous, and I memorized it at a very young age, but this verse too is important in the objective stated in verse 9, a young man … Continue reading

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Light; July 3, 2025


Psalm 97:11-12 Light shines (is sown) on the righteous    and joy on the upright in heart.Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,    and praise his holy name. The first part of this Psalm has been set to music that is even now echoing in … Continue reading

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Aging; June 29, 2025


Psalm 92:14-15 They will still bear fruit in old age,    they will stay fresh and green,proclaiming, “The Lord is upright;    he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” For some reason, passages that refer to aging catch my attention! However, this passage … Continue reading

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Praise and Worship; June 8, 2025


Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;    it is fitting for the upright to praise him. This is an anonymous Psalm, which in a way broadens its applicability. It is interesting that the ESV says “shout” here, while the NIV and the Japanese … Continue reading

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Focus; June 2, 2025


Psalm 21:1, 13 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.    How great is his joy in the victories you give!Be exalted in your strength, Lord;    we will sing and praise your might. Again, this was either written for/about David or he wrote it in the … Continue reading

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