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Holy Boldness; October 22, 2023


Acts 26:29 Paul replied, “Short time or long–I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” Since yesterday I’ve known I would be writing on … Continue reading

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The Spirit of God; September 23, 2023


Acts 8:15-17 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading

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What We Love; September 2, 2023


John 12:43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. This is a tragic statement, yet it is all too true so often, not just for the Jewish leaders back then but even for us today. The … Continue reading

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Doing God’s Works; August 16, 2023


John 6:28-29 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” I’m sure Jesus felt like He was beating … Continue reading

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Being Used by God; August 14, 2023


John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Something I … Continue reading

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Authority; June 26, 2023


Matthew 8:8-9 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. … 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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Spiritual Warfare; March 1, 2023


Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship … Continue reading

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Authority; October 2, 2022


Psalm 145:1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. This comes out in several of David’s Psalms, but it’s very interesting that though David himself was a king, back when … Continue reading

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God’s Joy; July 30, 2022


Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” This is a very famous phrase, rightly enough, but the Japanese translation flips the meaning in a way that is quite possible from the English, but … Continue reading

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