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God is Enough

“If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great … Continue reading

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May I be Found Among the Sheep

When the Son of Man comes in his glory with all of his angels, he will sit on his royal throne. The people of all nations will be brought before him, and he will separate them, as shepherds separate their … Continue reading

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Sheep, Shepherd, or Both

20Thus says the Lord YHWH to them, “I’m the One, and I will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21Because you pushed the others around with your flanks and your shoulders, and you went after the weak … Continue reading

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Opportunity to Serve

Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister at night in the house of the LORD. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD. May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless … Continue reading

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God loves me…this I know…now.

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.  For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the … Continue reading

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Time to Grow Up

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. … Continue reading

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Where is God?

(Reprise from November 20, 2006 because I needed to read this today! – Jody) YHWH you will arrange well-being for us. Though in fact everything we have done, You have done for us.  — Isaiah 26:12 One of the sillier … Continue reading

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Are You a One Talent Christian?

24But the one who had received one talent came and said, “Lord, I knew you, that you are a hard man, harvesting where you didn’t plant, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.  25I was afraid, and went out and his … Continue reading

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My Sin . . . God’s Love

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Romans 2:1 (NIV) OUCH! Just to be … Continue reading

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A Correct Prayer Attitude

A song of ascents. 1To you we lift up our eyes, You who live in heaven. 2As the eyes of slaves turn to the hand of their master, As the eyes of a maid looks to the hand of her … Continue reading

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