The Good In The Bad
on June 27th, 2020
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (Titus 2:4) Based upon what we know about ourselves and what we know we’ve done, many of us wouldn’t choose ourselves for the position of representing Christ. Think about some of the stuff you’ve done, the mistakes you’ve made. You wouldn’t choose your... Read More
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The Danger In Pride
on June 26th, 2020
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.” But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same. (Mark 14:30-31) The story of Peter’s denial of Jesus was so significant that you can find it in all four of the gospels. On the night Jesus is ar... Read More
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The Art Of Not Caring
on June 25th, 2020
God also said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers – the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob – has sent me to you.’ “This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation.” (Exodus 3:15) As Christians, we need to learn the art of not caring. Now, by “not caring,” I’m not talking about not having concern or regard for th... Read More
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So What If You’re Not Perfect?
on June 24th, 2020
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) In her book, The Gifts ... Read More
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Show Yourself Compassion
on June 23rd, 2020
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12) Time and time again, the Scriptures commend those who in the middle of very imperfect situations have compassion for the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and the imprisoned (Matthew 25:34; Hebrews 10:34). But in order to... Read More
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Persevere Through Mistakes
on June 22nd, 2020
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12) As a teenager, I was selected once by the coaches in our high school baseball district as being the best hitter in the district that year. My batting average was .375. If you know baseball, hitting over .300 is very ... Read More
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A Father To The Fatherless
on June 21st, 2020
Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him – his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing, but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. (Psalm 68:4-6) I want you to take a second and think about the Leaning Tower of ... Read More
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A Father Of Faith
on June 20th, 2020
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. (Hebrews 11:8) While it’s true that there might not be just one model of fatherhood, there is one ministry all fathers should have in common, and that is to be a father of faith. Abraham’s life shows and demonstrates that faith is fundamental an... Read More
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A Father’s Presence
on June 19th, 2020
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8) We can learn a lot about fatherhood from Abraham. What made Abraham great is not that his life was perfect, but that through it all, he stayed with God. His life was not without blemish. He made mistakes. He disappointed God. He wasn’t alway... Read More
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Father Abraham
on June 18th, 2020
I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me. (Genesis 22:17-18) If you grew up in church, one of the first songs you learned is a song entitled “Father Abraham.” I... Read More
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Fathers Honoring Mothers
on June 17th, 2020
He slept with Hagar, and she conceived. When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.” “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think is best.” Then ... Read More
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Honor Your Father
on June 16th, 2020
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12) In her powerful text “The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love,” Bell books writes of her father. She says, “Growing up, I knew my father as the strong man who did not talk, who did not show feelings, who did not give time or attention. He was a provider, the protector, th... Read More
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Our Need For God
on June 15th, 2020
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8) What would your life be like if you were perfect? What would your day-to-day look like? How would you make your decisions? Who would you spend time with? Most likely, your life would look very different if you were perfect, because as of right now, you’re not perfect at all. But have you ever considered ... Read More
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Living Hope
on June 14th, 2020
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3) When we feel burdened by our sin, when we are overwhelmed with guilt and shame from our mistakes, it can be so easy to fall into feeling hopeless. We lose sight of what good could come from our terrible circu... Read More
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Life Goes On
on June 13th, 2020
The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4) There was a once a doctor who entered the hospital in a hurry after being called in for an emergency surgery on a child. He had answered the call as quickly as he could, changed his clothes, and headed to the operating room. On his way, he found the boy’s father pacing in the hallway waiting for the doctor. Upon seeing... Read More
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Life Beyond Mistakes
on June 12th, 2020
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) There is a story of a tourist who was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean. During his visit, he walked out onto a pier so he could see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier, he was disturbed by how deep the water looked. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed ... Read More
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Let Go Of Others’ Opinions
on June 11th, 2020
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10) So many of us would consider ourselves people-pleasers. We’re always concerned about what other people are saying or thinking about the way we live our lives. We’re afraid people will notice, judge, or laugh a... Read More
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God Is Sovereign
on June 10th, 2020
Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. (Jeremiah 32:17) If you go to places in the world like Greenland where there are a lot of icebergs, you will notice that some icebergs are big, and some are small. If you look closely, you’ll also notice that sometimes the small icebergs move in one direction while the... Read More
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