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November 2012

November 01, 2012

Protection for the Faithful

Protection for the Faithful “Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above...

October 2012

October 25, 2012

Leading a Double Life

Leading a Double Life ““Do you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to...

October 19, 2012

God Is Bigger Than the Election

God Is Bigger Than the Election “A king’s heart is like streams of water in...

October 09, 2012

Dinner with Demons?

Dinner with Demons? “No, but I do say that what they sacrifice, they sacrifice to...

October 09, 2012

His Faithful Love Endures Forever

His Faithful Love Endures Forever “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His...

October 09, 2012

Having a Heart with Integrity

Having a Heart with Integrity “A Davidic psalm. I will sing of faithful love and...

October 08, 2012

We Need a New Way to Give Thanks

We Need a New Way to Give Thanks “A psalm of thanksgiving. Shout triumphantly to...

October 08, 2012

I Need to Make a Sacrifice

I Need to Make a Sacrifice Araunah said to David, "My lord the king may...

October 08, 2012

Overcoming My Spiritual Weaknesses

Overcoming My Spiritual Weaknesses Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don't argue about...

October 08, 2012

Godly Ecology

Godly Ecology A Davidic psalm. The earth and everything in it, the world and its...

October 04, 2012

The Role of the Government

The Role of the Government “For government is God’s servant for your good. But if...

October 04, 2012

God’s Time Limit on Evangelism

God's Time Limit on Evangelism “So that you will not be conceited, brothers, I do...

September 2012

September 28, 2012

A God Who Is Invisible, But Seen

A God Who Is Invisible, But Seen “For His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal...

September 21, 2012

The Case for Congregationalism or Plurality of Elders

The Case for Congregationalism or Plurality of Elders “But some of the believers from the...

September 07, 2012

Passing the Mantle

Passing the Mantle “Elisha picked up the mantle that had fallen off Elijah and went...

September 06, 2012

The Influence of a Wife

The Influence of a Wife “Still, there was no one like Ahab, who devoted himself...

September 05, 2012

They Have Abandoned Me (Spiritual Civil War)

They Have Abandoned Me (Spiritual Civil War) “and said to Jeroboam, “Take 10 pieces for...

September 03, 2012

Benefiting from the Work of Others

Benefiting from the Work of Others “For in this case the saying is true: ‘One...

September 02, 2012

A Sacrifice Must Cost Me Something

A Sacrifice Must Cost Me Something “The king answered Araunah, “No, I insist on buying...

August 2012

August 30, 2012

Showing the Kindness of God

Showing the Kindness of God “So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s...

August 29, 2012

Disobedience Breaks God’s Heart

Disobedience Breaks God's Heart “Even to the day of his death, Samuel never again visited...

August 27, 2012

Every Good Commitment Costs

Every Good Commitment Costs “Now great crowds were traveling with Him. So He turned and...

August 26, 2012

Excuses

Excuses “When one of those who reclined at the table with Him heard these things,...

August 23, 2012

Relapse

Relapse ““When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it roams through waterless places...

August 23, 2012

Increasing Commitment to God by Destroying the Idols in My Life

Increasing Commitment to God by Destroying the Idols in My Life “On that very night...

August 20, 2012

Set Apart

Set Apart “The Lord then said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why are you on the...

August 20, 2012

Doctor, Doctor

Doctor, Doctor “Then He said to them, “No doubt you will quote this proverb to...

August 16, 2012

Lagniappe

Lagniappe ““At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce...

August 15, 2012

Doubt Versus Faith

Doubt Versus Faith ““How can I know this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “For I am...

August 15, 2012

God’s Instruction About Wealth

God's Instruction About Wealth ““Be careful that you don’t forget the Lord your God by...