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Kingdom Economics; March 26, 2026


Mark 12:43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” We have great trouble grasping Kingdom economics, because we are limited to the physical plane … Continue reading

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Motivation; March 24, 2026


Mark 6:34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. The motive for teaching isn’t to make the teacher feel good, … Continue reading

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Communication; March 21, 2026


Mark 4:34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Jesus is our example in everything, even in things that don’t necessarily seem “spiritual.” Here, He … Continue reading

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Purpose; October 23, 2025


Philippians 1:24-25 But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith. … Continue reading

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Hope; October 10, 2025


Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It has been demonstrated countless times that hope … 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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Repentance; February 16, 2025


John 13:8, 17 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” I have long loved … Continue reading

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Motivation; January 15, 2025


Acts 26:28-29 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are … Continue reading

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Last Days; November 23, 2024


Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[a] but only the Father.” It seems there is a rising chorus of voices speaking of these being the Last Days, and … Continue reading

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The Fear of the Lord; October 7, 2024


Psalm 76:7 It is you alone who are to be feared.    Who can stand before you when you are angry? The world has forgotten the fear of the Lord. By dismissing such things as hurricane and earthquakes as “strictly natural,” the world … Continue reading

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