Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Quiet Time

Jesus set the pattern for how desperately we need to seek God’s wisdom, power, and guidance daily.  After an extremely busy day and evening before, it is said of Him  In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got … Continue reading

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Priests of God

Priests, ministers, and pastors have the distinct privilege to represent God to men and to represent man to God.  They help people understand more accurately who God is, how He made it possible for Him to forgive us our many sins, and how … Continue reading

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Spiritual Dryness

How most of us long to have hearts overflowing with love for God and a tangible feeling of closeness to Him, as reflected in many of the Psalms. O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My … Continue reading

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Light to the Blind

The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.     Isaiah 9:2 This is a frightening, unpredictable world we travel through in our pilgrimage to … Continue reading

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He Takes Us by the Hand

  Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire … Continue reading

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Surprised by Belief

Jesus told Nicodemus not to be surprised that one must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God.  (John 3:5, 7)  He goes on to explain in a metaphor, The wind blows where it wishes and you hear … Continue reading

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Longing For Home

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.            Philippians 3:20 The believer in Christ belongs to another unseen world.  The more he reads of his … Continue reading

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A Saving Look

As Israel was being led through the wilderness with little food and water, they began to grumble.  (Numbers 21:4-9)  They writhed under the plan of God to bring them through such hardship, and they rebelled against the leaders who brought … Continue reading

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