Monthly Archives: July 2014

Living the Christian Life in a Sometimes Hostile World

1 Samuel 24:11-13 (NIV) 11   . . . Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion.   I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life. 12  May the LORD judge between you and me.  And may the LORD … Continue reading

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Laborers of the Light

Mt 20:1— For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. Mt 13:24 — Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. Mt 13:31 — … Continue reading

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Redemption through the Blood of Christ

Psalm 111:9 (NASB) He has sent redemption to His people; He has ordained His covenant forever; Holy and awesome is His name. Galatians 4:4-7 (NASB) 4  But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5  so that … Continue reading

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Coming out of the Darkness and into the Light

Psalm 119:130 (NIV) The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Isaiah 60:19 (NIV) The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God … Continue reading

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Obedience to God

Jeremiah 7:23 (NRSV)  But this command I gave them, “Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people; and walk only in the way that I command you, so that it may be well with you.” Romans 1:5 (TLB) And now, through Christ, all … Continue reading

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Understanding

Job 26:13-14 (NIV) 13  By his breath the skies became fair; his hand pierced the gliding serpent. 14  And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?” Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV)  But let … Continue reading

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God’s Word is Truth

John 17:17 (NIV) Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.  John 18:37 (NIV)  37  “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to … Continue reading

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Accountability Matters

Romans 14:12 (NIV)  12  So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Romans 2:6-11 (NIV) 6  God “will give to each person according to what he has done.” 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give … Continue reading

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The Right Hand of Comfort

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Psalm 119:25 (NIV)  I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life … Continue reading

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The Quality of Mercy: It is human to sin, but divine to forgive.

John 8:4-7 (NIV) 4  [They] said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5  In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6  They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for … Continue reading

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