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Category Archives: Devotionals
Hanging on Every Word—Psalm 34
If there ever was a passage of scripture you’d want to memorize it’d be Psalm 34. Every phrase is quotable and framable. It tells us how to get our praise on. Constantly. Vocally. Boastfully. It tells us what to do … Continue reading
Boiling Down Hebrews 11:1-28
Abel was righteous in his worship of God. Enoch was consistent in his walk with God. Noah was reverant in his work for God. Abraham obeyed the will of God. Sarah was faithful waiting for God. Moses chose the way … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Hebrews
Tagged Abel, Abraham, Enoch, faith, Hebrews 11:1-28, Moses, Noah, Sarah
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The Right Thing to Do–1 Samuel 25:2-44
This is a story about a strong and resourceful woman. This is a tale of a foolish and worthless man. And this is about a wise young man who’d soon be king. But underneath, it’s a study on what discernment … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel 25:2-44, Abigail, Carmel, David, discernment, good sense, Maon, Nabal, sheep
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He Can’t Touch Us!
On a global scale, evil seems to be winning out. That’s because we now get news of its triumphs instantly from every corner of the globe. Actually, evil’s always been able to run up the score. This is because power … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, Devotionals
Tagged 1 Corinthians 10;:9, 1 John 5:18-21, evil, evil one, idols, little children, power, true God
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Why Do You Ask?
Seems these days we’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. We anxiously await the rest of the story, the results of the investigation. But in our salvation, we can rest assured. John’s whole purpose for writing this letter … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, Commentary, Devotionals
Tagged 1 John 5, assurance, prayer, salvation
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It’s Just That Simple
My professor used to say all the time after pronouncing some truth, “It’s just that simple.” Well, salvation and eternal life and the assurance thereof boils down to whether or not you have the Son. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading
Posted in 1 John, Devotionals
Tagged 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:6-12, baptism, eternal life, John, life, Luke 3:21-22, sacraments, Son, spirit, testify
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Difficult Times Will Come
3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, … Continue reading →