Confession is good

James 5.16 commands Christians confess their sins to one another. In the same verse that commands Christians pray for each other comes this command to confess to one another; we…

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Remember to obey God

Numbers 15.39 warns that we are not to follow after our own heart and eyes that lead us to unfaithfulness. The Lord told Israel to remember His commands and to…

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Faith

Hebrews 11.2 honors those who lived by faith and received God’s commendation. This should be the Christian’s highest desire: God’s commendation. Above all God’s children should desire to hear their…

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Focused Prayer

Hebrews 5.7 observes He was heard because of His devotion. The Lord Jesus prayed often, carving large blocks of time from His schedule to talk to His Father. This section…

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Why Obey God

Psalm 37.27 commands turn away from evil and do what is right. Simple instructions really. However two questions are necessary for us to answer if we will be successful in…

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Strong in the Lord

Psalm 31.10 laments my strength fails me because of my sin. The Bible regularly encourages God’s people to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His Name.…

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Earth day Response

Psalm 24.1 reminds us the Lord owns the earth and all it contains. Monday was earth day, celebrated by increasing the awareness globally of environmental concerns. What should be the…

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Recognizable Behavior

Titus 2.1 commends demonstrating Christian behavior that goes with sound teaching. When Martin Luther mass marketed salvation by grace through faith it was good and necessary for Christians were overwhelmed…

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serving God

Titus 1.16 proclaims they profess to know God but with their deeds they deny Him. Knowing and doing are not the same, while we understand this and apply it to…

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Finding Meaning to Life

Ecclesiastes 6.9 observes this continual longing we have is futile. From the man who could buy anything, he warns having everything is never enough. No matter how much we have…

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