Mar 28
2017
Hated, Excluded, Reviled, Spurned, Blessed
What? Hated, Excluded, Reviled, Spurned, Blessed. This is how Jesus described His disciples. An odd group of words and an odd group of people.
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Ezekiel shows us the stunning contrast of spiritual death and God's power. His life-giving power overcomes even hopeless death.
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Keep ReadingOur readings this week show that nothing in this world will ever completely satisfy us. But there is One who does fill our souls.
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Keep ReadingIt is hard to exaggerate all the joy of life in Christ. Do you know what it means to be in Him? This theme runs through Paul's letters.
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Keep ReadingThe Bible gives us a rather in depth look at the life of David. We are fortunate in this because there are many great lessons to learn from one whose life would otherwise be an enigma.
Keep ReadingMar 28
2017
What? Hated, Excluded, Reviled, Spurned, Blessed. This is how Jesus described His disciples. An odd group of words and an odd group of people.
Mar 27
2017
It is natural and sensible to prefer the old to the new when it comes to wine. But this is not true when it comes to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God.
Mar 26
2017
Leaders are frequently challenged by high stress situations and high maintenance people. God's Word gives guidance for effective leadership.
Mar 25
2017
God rules over all people and all events in human history. His authority comes through in today’s readings as it does on every page of the Bible.
Mar 24
2017
Many kingdoms have come and gone. Only one Kingdom will last forever. Do you belong to that Kingdom? Do you know the King?
Mar 23
2017
God works in dramatic ways and in mundane ways to accomplish His purposes for His people. Watch for evidence of His presence in your life today.
Mar 22
2017
God included the Gentiles in His plans to redeem His elect people from sin and death. Here we meet two men who saw the light on this.
Mar 21
2017
Whose side is God on? It's easy to ask the question until you realize it's the wrong question. The right question is "whose side am I on?"
Mar 20
2017
Fear. Is it good or bad? It depends. Fear can bring wisdom and or it can debilitate. Learn the difference in today's reading.
Mar 19
2017
What or who are you leaning on for support? We can learn from two notable biblical figures who found the only eternal foundation: the arms of God.