“And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Therefore, do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.”    Matthew 6:7-8 When we pray, sincerity must be in our hearts, not the canned, liturgical…
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“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 In the days Moses was leading the people of Israel to the Promised Land, he was told by the Lord to speak to Aaron and his sons and have them…
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Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 A few years ago, I decided to start reflecting on a biblical word for each new year. My intent was to listen to what God had been putting on my heart and begin applying that word and its…
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“However there need be no accounting made with them of the money delivered into their hand, because they deal faithfully.” 2 Kings 22:7 King Josiah, desiring to repair the damaged temple, directed that the high priest give the money collected from the people directly to the workers without any accounting. What an incredible reflection this…
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But the one who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a multitude being in the place. John 5:13 In the above verse, Jesus healed this man who had been sick for 38 years.  He healed him completely, it was a miracle, and Jesus did it very quietly and personally. Jesus had spoken…
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When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were…
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For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,  because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Romans 1:18-19 In his amazing treatise on salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, Paul begins…
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If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3 I used to wonder how God…
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In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25 This is the last verse in the book of Judges. It summarizes the book well. All throughout we see over and over how Israel leaves God and follows after their own desires and disaster always follows.  I see our…
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“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 Here we see God’s heart towards those who were living in sin. We see God calling them towards Him and He…
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