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Diaspora; December 15, 2025


Micah 5:7 The remnant of Jacob will be    in the midst of many peopleslike dew from the Lord,    like showers on the grass,which do not wait for anyone    or depend on man. Verse 2 of this chapter gets all the attention, since it was quoted by … Continue reading

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The Joy of Evangelism; September 18, 2025


Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Jesus told these two parables in response to the Pharisees’ objections to His associating with … Continue reading

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Shared Joy; May 22. 2025


Nehemiah 12:43 And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. Reading this chapter up to … Continue reading

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Influence; March 31, 2025


James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. This is a sticky verse for me, because I am very much a man of … Continue reading

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Who We Are in Christ; January 30, 2025


1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I almost wrote on a different part of … Continue reading

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Believing Moses; January 3, 2025


John 5:46-47 “If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what I say?” This hit me like a load of bricks, … Continue reading

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Discouragement; November 4, 2024


Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing at all.Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand,    and my reward is with my God.” Even Christ got discouraged! It is perhaps debatable whether … Continue reading

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Examples; August 12. 2024


Luke 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,    from generation to generation. This song of praise by Mary is forever enshrined in the Church as The Magnificat, because of the first words in Latin, and it is indeed a … Continue reading

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Influence; July 6, 2024


Psalm 69:6 Lord, the Lord Almighty,    may those who hope in you    not be disgraced because of me;God of Israel,    may those who seek you    not be put to shame because of me. This is a prayer of a genuine servant of God. Every time a … Continue reading

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Authority; April 6, 2023


John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” I feel sorry for Pilate. … Continue reading

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