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According to Britannica Dictionary, a trap is something that is used or done to stop or capture someone. It is generally used to catch criminals and is known as entrapment. Sadly, the world is full …
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7/9/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Nehemiah 4-6. As Nehemiah prepares to get down to work in Jerusalem, Sanballat and Tobiah began to abuse, badger, irritate, …
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7/9/23
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“One night in July at an all-girls summer camp, the campers were gathered around in a circle for their nighttime devotions. The counselor asked if any of the girls wanted to share something that …
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7/2/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Nehemiah 1-3. Read all three chapters, then come back to chapter one and read it slowly with focus. J. Edwin Orr said, …
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7/2/23
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Stories are one of the most powerful tools speakers have at their disposal. As a pastor I have used them for over 40 years. Jesus, the greatest communicator ever, used great stories, called parables …
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7/2/23
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Have you ever heard of the story, “The Thirsty Crow”? What a valuable lesson to be learned! “A long time ago, during a devastating spell of dry weather, there was a thirsty crow that was …
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6/25/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 2 Chronicles 30-32. I love the story of the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib and the Assyrian army. Righteous King Hezekiah …
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6/25/23
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I am writing today’s column the day after I had the honor of conducting my Uncle Ronny’s funeral. Many members of our family gathered to celebrate his life and grieve his death. Like all families …
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6/25/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal, then read 2 Chronicles 28-30. Ahaz is introduced as one who did NOT do what was right in the Lord’s sight. Not only did he NOT do …
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6/18/23
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Every year the third Sunday in June is the day that we pay special homage to our fathers. They deserve honor just as our mothers do. However, Dads are sometimes overlooked on this special day, and we …
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6/18/23
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Charlotte Elliot, born in 1789, grew up in the home of a minister in Brighton, England. She was a popular young woman, however, after she became extremely ill in 1821, she grew discouraged and …
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6/18/23
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Oftentimes, when things don’t go our way, we become very bitter and “throw a pity party.” Ultimately, we will find that we can lose a lot of precious time being bitter. In the Apostle Paul’s …
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6/11/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 1 Chronicles 25-27. More lists of names. In chapter 26, we get to know Obed-Edom. He was a loyal servant of David. When …
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6/11/23
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Over the course of many years, James Banks has had many devotionals in Our Daily Bread. In his devotional on January 31, 2022, he wrote about an event which took place on January 15, 1919. A massive …
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6/11/23
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It takes very little effort to be polite to others, but it takes more to be rude. In our society today, I see impoliteness more than I have ever seen it in my entire life. Some people do it just to …
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6/4/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your journal and pen and read 1 Chronicles 22-24. The one thing that King David always wanted to do was to build a Temple for Yahweh. See 22:7-9. That …
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6/4/23
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Like many, I was blessed to be with my family on Memorial Day. As I talked with my mother about the holiday, she reminded me of a story I heard years ago from one of my favorite family members, Uncle …
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6/4/23
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Did you know that holding on to grudges can cause you to become physically and emotionally sick? If that is the case, then why walk around holding it in your heart and mind what someone did to you …
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5/28/23
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Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 1 Chronicles 19-21. In chapter 21, after Yahweh had given David victories over many of his enemies, David decided to do a …
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5/28/23
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For over 2,000 years the life of Jesus has fascinated millions. Even many who do not follow the teachings of Jesus are captivated by the way he treated others. Recently I have been listening to Mary …
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5/28/23
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