Be Angry, But Don’t Sin
on September 12th, 2020
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (Ephesians 4:26) There is a common misconception about anger that needs to be cleared up. Feeling angry about something is not a problem. It’s not sinful. Even God gets angry. Psalm 7 talks about how God is a righteous God and a God who also feels anger and indignation. And if God, who is without sin, can be angry, then we know an... Read More
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Break the Cycle
on September 11th, 2020
Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s clock. Some shepherds came along and drove them away, but Moses got up and came to their rescue and watered their clock. When the girls returned to Reuel their father, he asked them, “Why have you returned so early today?” They answered, “An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds. H... Read More
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Let It Go
on September 10th, 2020
The next day he went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you hitting your fellow Hebrew?” The man said, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “What I did must have become known.” When Pharaoh heard of this, he tried to kill Moses, but Moses fled from Pharaoh and wen... Read More
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Lingering Bombs
on September 9th, 2020
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) In 1994, Chris Burns of the Associated Press wrote an article about the lethal leftovers of war. He talked about the hundreds of explosives from World War II that were still scattered across Europe at construction sites, in fishing nets, and on beaches. He said even though the war is over, these unexploded bombs ar... Read More
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Determine the Trigger
on September 8th, 2020
One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. (Exodus 2:11) I can only imagine what life must have been like for Moses growing up living in the house of the man, Pharaoh, who was oppressing his people. I imagine he heard many horror stories of how the Hebrews were mistre... Read More
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The Trouble With Anger
on September 7th, 2020
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it only leads to evil. (Psalm 37:8) One of the often-overlooked problems within American society is the problem of anger. Whether it’s road rage, domestic violence, angry TV commentators, or even angry politicians, we are in a society that is drowning in anger. One psychologist said that he’s seen patients lose jobs, marriages, and opportuni... Read More
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Unforgiveness Inhibits Spiritual Growth
on September 6th, 2020
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. (Mark 11:25) One of the purposes of Scripture is to give us instructions for spiritual growth. As a community, and as individuals, our aim as we’ve surrendered our lives to the Lord is to become more like Christ. Therefore, we take our lead from Christ in all c... Read More
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An Impossible Price
on September 5th, 2020
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:14-15) Sadly, when it comes to forgiving someone who has caused pain, many people refuse to forgive because they want the other person to pay for what they did. If we’re honest, we don’t want to forgi... Read More
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Poisoning Your Soul
on September 4th, 2020
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (Ephesians 4:31) Nelson Mandela was once asked how he managed to manifest such graciousness towards South Africans once he assumed the presidency following 27 years in prison. He responded, “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Paul understood and taught th... Read More
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Bury the Hatchet
on September 3rd, 2020
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32) One of the most powerful concepts of forgiveness I’ve ever heard comes from Native American culture. After wars and battles between native tribes, or between native tribes and the whites who tried to conquer them, they would participate in a ceremony involving burying the weapons th... Read More
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Unforgiveness Is A Prison
on September 2nd, 2020
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3) In the first verse of Ephesians chapter four, Paul calls himself a prisoner of the Lord. He has been beaten and abused by th... Read More
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Peace from Forgiveness
on September 1st, 2020
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32) Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy once said, “Let us forgive each other – only then will we live in peace.” Forgiveness, which means to release, to dismiss, or to let go is the required r... Read More
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Impacting Your Community
on August 31st, 2020
And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. (Acts 2:45) As you read about the Early Church in the opening chapters of Acts, you will see that those who were following Christ at the time had a tremendous impact on their local community. The Church was making a difference in the lives of others. In verses 44 and 45 of the second ch... Read More
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Fellowship Within the Church
on August 30th, 2020
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:46-47) I’m sure you’ve probably heard about the Redwood trees that line the coastline of California. They are some of the largest... Read More
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Common Ground
on August 29th, 2020
And all who believed were together and had all things in common. (Acts 2:44) One of the things I love about the Early Church described in Acts chapter 2 is how they used the Word of God. According to verse 5 and following, there were people from every nation under heaven in Jerusalem for Pentecost, where the birth of the Church took place. There were Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesop... Read More
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Getting Fed
on August 28th, 2020
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching… (Acts 2:41-42a) A while back I went to the grocery store to get some food. My fridge and pantry were getting low, and I needed to restock my food supply to get me through another couple of weeks. When I went to the grocery store on this par... Read More
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God Follows Through
on August 27th, 2020
Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18) There’s probably no experience more thrilling for a parent than to experience the birth of a child. To see them come into the world, to watch them grow up and mature is certainly one of the joys of every parent’s life. Even as I reflect on the birth of my own children, I recall the various s... Read More
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Rest in God’s Peace
on August 26th, 2020
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) Isn’t it comforting to know that no matter what you’re going through, what you’re dealing with, or what’s bothering you, there is always peace to... Read More
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