The Biblical Book of James concentrates on questions of daily living in God’s good creation. The Book of James can be divided into two parts. Chapter 1 introduces Jesus and the wisdom He offers. And chapters 2-5 contain twelve teachings and an encouragement for perseverance in prayer. James, in chapter 5 verse 13, advised that […]
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Psalm 33:6-9 celebrates God’s creative power, sovereignty, and faithfulness. Rather than relying on earthly strength, the Lord’s people can trust in His omnipotent power. This results in collective praise for God and His unfailing love for those who trust and hope in Him. Because God is righteous, just, loving, and all-powerful, all the inhabitants of
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Peace doesn’t always come easy. Our daily lives come with relentless attacks against our peace. Sometimes it starts with difficult news about the health of a loved one. Sometimes it starts with your accidental mistaken action. Sometimes it seems that there are daily occurrences of unexpected events, from financial strain to outbursts from frustrated loved
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Yes, God will deliver His children. But you might not know how. In Peter’s Second Epistle, verses 9 and 10, he teaches that God knows how, and when, the Lord will deliver us. 2nd Peter 2:9 Only God knows what trials lie ahead in each of our lives today, tomorrow, and in the days to
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In Romans 6, Paul answers the question of whether Christians should continue to sin. When we came to God by faith in Jesus, we died to sin and are not slaves to it anymore. The righteousness given to us, for free, by God in Christ Jesus leads to becoming like Jesus and to eternal life.
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Deuteronomy Chapter 31 records, on Moses’ 120th birthday (Deuteronomy 31:2), Moses’ last counsel to Israel telling them that his time of leading them was coming to an end and Joshua would succeed him and lead them into the Promised Land. The main message of Deuteronomy 31 is Moses’ encouragement to Israel to be strong and
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Isaiah 55:1-3 presents a profound invitation and promise from the Lord, urging all who are thirsty to come and receive freely the waters of life. It emphasizes that true satisfaction and fulfillment can only be found in God. During the time of Isaiah 55’s writing, God is speaking to a discouraged people in captivity. Their
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In Isaiah 32:2, the depiction of the Kingdom of Righteousness parallels the redeemed reflecting the Lord’s qualities – this could be a reference to you. This passage suggests a connection to individuals embodying the attributes of the Lord. Isaiah portrays the Lord as a shelter and refuge, while Jesus symbolizes rest, security, and peace. Isiah
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The Holy Scriptures define God’s character, virtue and glory. Psalm 19 informs us that the Holy Scripture is of much greater benefit to us than day or night, than the air we breathe, or the light of the sun. We need the Word of God. C. S. Lewis called Psalm 19 the greatest poem in
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Today, March 27, 2014, marks Holy Wednesday in Christianity. This day is also known as Spy Wednesday, Good Wednesday, and Great and Holy Wednesday It commemorates Judas Iscariot’s agreement to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, a defining moment leading up to the crucifixion. Holy Wednesday In Western Christianity, many churches of various denominations
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