God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah Psalm 46:1-3 The setting and…
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And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit.” Mark 5:2 I don’t think many can fully comprehend the pain that the man of the tombs was in. But I do think we can all relate to him; sin does to…
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But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. Mark 4:38-39 I…
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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17             Paul encourages Timothy in the verses above by reminding him what he has been given, the entirety of God’s Word. It is something special…
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And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.    1 Corinthians 13:2 Paul was describing to the Corinthian church the gifts that are available to her by the Holy Spirit. But…
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Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8, 15, 21, 31             Psalm 107 reminds me of the book of Judges. In the book of Judges, the Israelites are caught in a sin-drome. They are blessed by God, then they forget about God, judgment comes upon them…
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“…He awakens me morning by morning, He awakens My ear, to hear as the learned.” Isaiah 50:4b Back in the 80s, it seemed as though there was a barrage of coffee commercials that tried to convince us that the best way to start our day was with a good cup of coffee. The thought of…
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And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 9:17 Ananias has just completed a…
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By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. Hebrews 11:31 A little faith in a big God goes a long way. When we move out in faith, even in a small way, God can do big things.   Rahab hid these guys…
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Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he stretched it out, and it was restored as whole as the other. Matthew 12:13             It was on the Sabbath when Jesus met this man with a withered hand and the Pharisees asked Jesus, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” They didn’t ask…
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