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Wednesday January 1, 2025 – God’s jealousy: a thermometer and a thermostat – Happy New Year!

2 Corinthians 11:2  I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. Several years ago we heard a sermon where … Continue reading

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Monday December 30, 2024 – Becoming a teachable lover of the truth

Titus 2:11-12 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, … Continue reading

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Friday December 27, 2024 – Does this describe your heart?

Psalm 34:1-3  1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us … Continue reading

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Thursday December 26, 2024 – Discerning good from evil is critical

Proverbs 1:10  My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. When I read this verse last night, I immediately thought of the character Fagan in the movie “Oliver!”, based on the novel Oliver Twist by … Continue reading

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Wednesday December 25, 2024 – What is Christmas really about?

Isaiah 9:6-7  6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  7 Of the greatness of … Continue reading

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Monday December 23, 2024 – Do we get a ‘basket of fruit’ or a priceless ‘packet of seeds’?

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Tasting fruit and a packet of seeds!  Over the years we have heard many marvelous testimonies.  What a blessing it is … Continue reading

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Sunday December 22, 2024 – The problem with “What if…?”

Psalm 34:19  The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; What if…?  Have you ever noticed how these two words have a tendency to lead us down a trail that leads to a … Continue reading

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Saturday December 21, 2024 – Do you think He’s forgotten?

Psalm 33:4  For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Have you ever been forgotten?  Or have you forgotten someone else?  How about forgetting an important event?  It happens to all … Continue reading

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Friday December 20, 2024 – Responding to life’s daily tests

Psalm 20:7  Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Have you ever noticed how easy tests are when you know all the answers to the questions?  It’s the … Continue reading

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Wednesday December 18, 2024 – In a very difficult situation, God supernaturally spoke to me!

Proverbs 2:6  For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Years ago I was an assistant pastor and was going through an exceedingly difficult and painful situation with some members of the high school youth group … Continue reading

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