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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A Mask of Perfection
on August 25th, 2020
“If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:23-24) In Mark chapter 9, we read about a man who had a son possessed by a spirit. When his son was brought to Jesus, Jesus asked the man, “Do you believe?” The man’s reply was powerful and honest. He said Lord I believe, but help m... Read More
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Be Honest About Your Doubts
on August 24th, 2020
Thomas said to him, “Lord we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14:5-7) One of the most maligned characters in Christian history is the disciple identified in today’s... Read More
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Trust God’s Plan
on August 23rd, 2020
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may also be. (John 14:1-3) In today’s key passage, Jesus is trying to tell His... Read More
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What Is Troubling You?
on August 22nd, 2020
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (Proverbs 14:30) When Jesus was telling the disciples that He would soon be leaving them to go back up to be with the Father, the disciples were less than thrilled to hear the news. They struggled with what their leader’s departure meant for their lives, their future, and their protection. How would they make it now that their mast... Read More
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A Troubled Heart
on August 21st, 2020
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1) We all know how central the heart is to the body. It is so significant for our health, that failure to care for, maintain, and protect the heart results in 17 million Americans dying each year from heart-related diseases. But as central as the heart is to our physical well-being, it is even greater for our spirit... Read More
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His Patience With Us
on August 20th, 2020
And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him. (2 Peter 3:15) We’ve talked for the past few days about Jesus knocking on the door of our lives and asking us to let Him in. With that image in mind, I want you to remember something. As He stands there knocking, He is not banging on the door. He i... Read More
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The Power of Christ’s Love
on August 19th, 2020
I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” (Revelation 3:19-20) To the churches in Asia Minor who were wondering if Christ’s words would work in their lives, Jesus concludes the third chapter of Revelation sayin... Read More
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Courage to Be Yourself
on August 18th, 2020
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. (Psalm 27:14) Maya Angelou once said, “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” In these frightening times our world is facing, we need more courageous Christians. Specifically, we need more courageous Christians who are brave... Read More
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Spiritually Dead
on August 17th, 2020
Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: “I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive—but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what little remains, for even what is left is almost dead. I find that your actions do not meet the requirements of my God. Go back to wha... Read More
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