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The Need for Speed
Humans are impressed with speed. Accelerated achievement is associated with greatness. We applaud the youngster who gets the degree in two years. We marvel at the content creator who hits a million views in only a day. Think about Alexander the Great: at twenty years old, he became king of Macedonia. Six years later, he…
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The Plumb Line
The Geneva Bible was printed in 1560. It remained the household Protestant study Bible until sometime between 1620 and 1640, when the King James Version became more popular. A letter to Queen Elizabeth I opens the Bible, written by the men who translated the Geneva Bible while in exile from England under Queen Mary. In…
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Entrust Yourself to God Alone
Read John 2 Today’s discussion needs the whole chapter of John 2 to shed light on why the author, John, included this tidbit about Jesus’ mindset when dealing with miracle seekers. Focus: verses 24 and 25 24-But Jesus on His part did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people 25-and needed no…
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Remember…
This morning, I read Exodus chapter 4 that tells about Moses and the burning bush. God tells Moses to throw down his trusty staff and it turns into a serpent. Moses freaks. God tells him to pick it up by the tail. Moses obeys and the staff replaced the serpent in his hand. I thought…
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The Wind on Your Face
A man found himself drawn to a certain mountain. He purposed in his heart to climb to the top. He moved to the base of the mountain and began to prepare. The day came for him to set out on his adventure. As he came to the trail head leading to the summit, he encountered…
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Fascia
Most people agree on the importance of strong bones and muscles. But there is another network of tissue within the body—one just as vital for optimal physical performance—known as fascia. The fascial network is a type of connective tissue that forms a continuous, three-dimensional web throughout the entire body. It wraps around bones, muscles, nerves,…
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Correction as a Trap
Discerning the Enemy’s Tactics Before We Speak “““““““““““““““““““““““` The other day, I was reading Genesis 3—that sad, sad story of the fall of humanity. This is where the serpent first slithers into the narrative: a sly, smooth-talking deceiver who has continued to plague every generation since. It begins like this, Genesis 3:1: “Now the serpent…
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Spirit Mindset
MINDSET OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8: 5-8 5-For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6-For to set the mind on the things of the flesh is death, but…
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In the Midst…
Suffering is inevitable — whether you are a disciple of Jesus or not. Jesus teaches us that in this world we will have trouble, then reminds us he has overcome the world (John 16:33). His half-brother James goes further: not if you face trials, but when (James 1:2). The reality, though, is that we are…
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Bring It All…
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say rejoice Let your reasonableness be known to all. The LORD is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything; but… In prayer, and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests Be made know to GOD. And the peace of GOD, which surpasses all understanding,…
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