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Tag Archives: marriage
Forgiveness; December 14, 2022
Luke 1:77 “…to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” This same verse came up in our readings just two weeks ago, and I wrote about how John the Baptist’s commission has now been … Continue reading
Tests; October 8, 2022
Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself.but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. As a teacher for over 40 years myself, I was shocked and saddened recently to see a news item of a college professor who was fired because … Continue reading
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Tagged common sense, correction, Dennis Prager, discipline, effort, hard work, marriage, reward, satisfaction, self-esteem, teaching, tests
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Love; September 22, 2022
Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Once again where the NIV says “love,” the Japanese says, “grace.” The Japanese term is also used for blessings in general, so … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, Japanese culture, knowing God, love, marriage, spiritual growth, wisdom
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Marriage; July 8, 2022
1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will … Continue reading
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Tagged male female differences, marriage, prayer, relationships, respect, transgender, value
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Acknowledging God; May 10, 2022
Hosea 2:15 “There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, Andrae Crouch, heavenly Father, hope, Hosea, idolatry, marriage, seeking God, the God of Spinoza, trouble
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Changing; April 30, 2022
Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil. This is a truly famous verse, and it speaks of the dangers of habit. The first … Continue reading
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Tagged change, God's omnipotence, growth, habit, marriage, maturing, prayer, repentance, submitting to god
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Suffering; April 23, 2022
Isaiah 38:16-17 Lord, by such things men live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. Once again differences in … Continue reading
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Tagged health, illness, injury, marriage, maturity, medicine, pampering, shalom, suffering, trusting God
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Commitment; February 28, 2022
It is perhaps important to note that from here, the theme of the readings is Hope, changing from the previous theme of Gratitude. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, grief, inlaws, loyalty, marriage, relationships, Ruth
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Christ’s Agents; February 10, 2022
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This whole passage is so rich! Sometimes the “theological” parts of … Continue reading
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Tagged C. S. Lewis, divine appointments, health, in Jesus' name, marriage, practical Christianity, representing Christ, sex
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