Tag Archives: stewardship

December 21, 2016


Philippians 2:6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped… Once again I like the turn of phrase in the Japanese here. It says, “He did not consider equality with God as … Continue reading

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October 9, 2016


Mark 12:38-40 As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the … Continue reading

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September 30, 2016


Matthew 21:1-3 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with … Continue reading

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September 8, 2016


Jeremiah 32:27 “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” I have always loved God’s gentle humor here. He is literally quoting Jeremiah back to him, from the beginning of Jeremiah’s prayer in … Continue reading

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July 27, 2016


Psalm 119:98-100 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey … Continue reading

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June 26, 2016


Psalm 44:6-7 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame. This Psalm was written during some time of national calamity … Continue reading

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May 27, 2016


Psalm 141:3-4 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let … Continue reading

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May 23, 2016


Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Several things about this Psalm are very interesting. In the first place, it’s the only one we have that claims to be by … Continue reading

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April 22, 2016


2 Chronicles 32:25 But Hezekiah’s heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore the Lord’s wrath was on him and on Judah and Jerusalem. It seems incredible that Hezekiah would have been proud after … Continue reading

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April 18, 2016


1 Chronicles 29:14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” I think … Continue reading

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