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2 Timothy 2:15 – “No Shame” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”  2 Timothy 2:15 Applying God’s Word I’m pretty sure … Continue reading

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Isaiah 7:11 – “Looking For Signs”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Ask for a confirming sign from the Lord your God. You can even ask for something miraculous.” Isaiah 7:11 Applying God’s Word Four years ago, my late wife Joanne passed into the arms of God, on this date. I … Continue reading

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Matthew 20:21 – “Visions Of Grandeur”?

Absorbing God’s Word “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom.” Matthew 20: 21 Applying God’s Word … Continue reading

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Psalm 150: 1 & 4 – “Spreading God’s Love” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Praise the Lord; praise him with timbrel and dancing.” Psalm 150: 1 & 4 Applying God’s Word What’s a “Timbrel”? I had to look it up. It’s a percussion instrument resembling a modern-day tambourine. Louise and I … Continue reading

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Thessalonians 4:14 “Two Gifts” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”  Thessalonians 4:14 Applying God’s Word In the early 1980’s, I decided to … Continue reading

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Matthew 8:21&22 – “No Excuses” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father. But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Matthew 8:21&22 Applying God’s Word What he’s saying to me is, … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 9:25 – “Athletes in Action”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 Applying … Continue reading

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Ecclesiastes 3: 1 & 4 & 5 – “Time For Embracing”

Absorbing God’s Word “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing.” Ecclesiastes 3: … Continue reading

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Mark 3:33 & 35 – “Favoritism” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked? Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:33 & 35 Applying God’s Word Our relatives who may not be followers of Jesus, could … Continue reading

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Matthew 7:25 – “Dancing In The Rain”

Absorbing God’s Word “The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” Matthew 7:25 Applying God’s Word On our guest … Continue reading

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