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Tag Archives: religion
The Only God; June 5, 2023
Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, being used by God, decisions, depending on God, faith, Karl Marx, mortality, religion, salvation, science, the Creator, trials
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The True God; June 3, 2023
Isaiah 36:18 “Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The Lord will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria?” If any of the people using … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, imagination, intimidation, knowing God, living truth, monotheism, opposition, religion, resisting the devil, the Creator, Yahweh
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Freedom; May 8, 2023
Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. Of all the nations on earth, America is probably the one most founded on, and obsessed with, freedom. However, the devil has been working overtime … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, joy, liberty, obedience to God, overcoming, religion, restrictions, rules, salvation, WWJD
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Accountability; August 4, 2022
Job 22:21-22 “Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you. Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. As came out yesterday, the problem with Job’s … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, distractions, God's heart, God's love, religion, speaking the truth in love, truisms, truth, words
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Pleasing God; December 5, 2021
Psalm 69:30-31 I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. I think the secret to David’s relationship with … Continue reading
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Tagged David, heart attitude, intimacy with God, Keith Green, legalism, loving God, music, pleasing God, praising God, religion, the Beatles, worship
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The Limits of Intellect; November 13, 2021
Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they sang:“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” I think the NIV is entirely justified in using “sang,” rather … Continue reading
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Tagged human intellect, humility, language, mental traps, music, pride, religion, revelation, trusting God, words
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Religion as Usual; July 8, 2021
Isaiah 1:13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations– I cannot bear your evil assemblies. This first chapter of Isaiah has a glorious offer of forgiveness and redemption in verse 18 that … Continue reading
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Tagged Church, fresh faith, heart attitude, human organization, religion, religion as usual, seminaries, tradition, worship
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Religion; June 23, 2021
Psalm 65:2-3 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come.When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Man can, and does, postulate all sorts of characteristics for deity. Investigating different religions turns up all sorts … Continue reading
Morning Devotions; June 12, 2021
Psalms 5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice;in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. It is evident from various Psalms that morning prayer was a regular practice of David. The Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged duty, faith, God's grace, habits, hearing God, liturgy, morning devotions, Reading the Bible, religion, rituals, seeking God
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