Tag Archives: honesty before God

Self-examination; March 15, 2023


Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading

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Personal Responsibility; May 9, 2021


2 Samuel 24:17 When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I am the one who has sinned and done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand … Continue reading

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Prayer; April 16, 2021


Matthew 6:7-8 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask … Continue reading

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Gifting; August 28, 2020


Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” There are two particularly powerful statements by Peter in this section, this one and … Continue reading

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September 5, 2016


Jeremiah 20:7 O Lord, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. You can’t accuse Jeremiah of hiding his feelings! I think the majority of genuine Christians, even, would be afraid to talk to God like … Continue reading

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May 22, 2016


Psalm 88:1, 18 O Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you. You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend. This is the prayer of a … Continue reading

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