Tag Archives: peace

The Hope of Eternal Life; July 31, 2025


Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Solomon is one of the most pathetic figures … Continue reading

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God’s Way; July 20, 2025


Proverbs 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,    but it is the ruin of those who do evil. This is a truth I have observed over the years, and it can be very ironic. For those who are … Continue reading

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Violence; July 19, 2025


Psalm 149:6-7 May the praise of God be in their mouths    and a double-edged sword in their hands,to inflict vengeance on the nations    and punishment on the peoples. Not exactly a pacifistic picture! We like to think of things like Jesus welcoming the children, (Matthew … Continue reading

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Joy in God’s Word; July 15, 2025


Psalm 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;    they are the joy of my heart. Verse 11 and verse 105 are the most famous in this longest chapter in the Bible, and reasonably so, but we should not let the familiar … Continue reading

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Accountability; July 5, 2025


Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. This is absolutely essential to every human being, yet we all too often ignore part or even all of … Continue reading

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Dread; June 17, 2025


Psalm 64:1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;    protect my life from the threat of the enemy. For once, the ESV translation really struck me. The second half of the verse says, “Preserve my life from dread of … Continue reading

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The Basis for Joy; May 25, 2025


Psalm 4:7 Fill my heart with joy    when their grain and new wine abound.(I greatly prefer the alternative translation:You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.) We tend to let our joy be dependent on … Continue reading

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Sharing; April 2, 2025


1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Gospel; March 23, 2025


Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. The phrase, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” is so familiar to most Christians … Continue reading

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Living and Dying; March 21, 2025


Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is … Continue reading

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