I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Because I Belong
A Gift to Be Shared
After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. -Luke 2:17-18 Merry Christmas! I certainly hope that your Christmas celebration with your family and/or friends is a time of joy and celebration over the birth of Jesus…
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Don’t Waste Your Christmas
Pay careful attention, then, to how you live—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil. -Ephesians 5:15-16 We have crossed the point of no return: Black Friday. The holidays are officially upon us. Welcome to the season of holiday traditions, awkward family gatherings, gift giving, and…
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Read to the End (or Why Are We Preaching Through Hosea?)
There are parts of the Bible that are tough to read. Sometimes there are places where sin is described in unfortunately accurate detail. Sometimes there are places where our our sin is clearly exposed. Sometimes there are places where brutal announcements of judgment offend our Western sentimentality. Big chunks of Hosea fall into the latter…
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Sustaining Faith During Suffering- Daniel 11:2-35
Take a moment to pray. Ask God to speak to you through his word—for his Spirit to convict you of sin, teach you the truth, and lead you in walking by faith. Setting the Scene Daniel was prepared to receive bad news in his 4th vision (Dan. 10:1-11:1). God was going to send Israel another…
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God Loves Us & Sends Us Trials- Daniel 10:1-11:1
Take a moment to pray. Ask God to speak to you through his word—for his Spirit to convict you of sin, teach you the truth, and lead you in walking by faith. Setting the Scene Daniel’s 4th vision is all about preparation. God grants Daniel a vision that will prepare Israel in exile to walk…
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Sin Stops Here: Daniel’s 70 Weeks- Daniel 9:20-27
Take a moment to pray. Ask God to speak to you through his word—for his Spirit to convict you of sin, teach you the truth, and lead you in walking by faith. Setting the Scene Infinite wisdom dictated the hour at which the Messiah should be born, and the moment at which He should be…
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