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Read the Word: Ephesians 6: 10-17 Meditate on the Word: Yesterday, in our adult Sunday School class, we had a great reminder of the tactics of Satan that he used in the garden of Eden to tempt Adam and Eve. The devil’s tactic was to convince the first people that God is not as good… Read More »

Read the Word: Philippians 3:7-11 Meditate on the Word: Saul was young, smart, connected, and upwardly mobile. He had been educated by the best there was. He was certain to have a life of luxury as a religious leader. With his connections and reputation, he was a bit of a rising star. People listened to… Read More »

Read the Word: Psalm 27:1-3 Meditate on the Word: We live in a very fearful time. In fact, fear fuels a great portion of our economy. Weapons, security systems, cameras, gates, walls–these are all things that we try to use to protect ourselves. The media fuels a great deal of fear, and this has gotten… Read More »

Read the Word: Acts 2:37-42 Meditate on the Word: Doctors often say that pain is your body’s way of alerting you that something is wrong. People will ignore many symptoms, but once pain is intense, it can be impossible to ignore. This pain is often what finally causes many people to seek medical attention. Without… Read More »

Read the Word: Acts 11:19-26 Meditate on the Word: When those who were opposed to Jesus murdered Stephen (Acts 7), I’m sure they thought it would silence the Christ-followers for a time. Instead, it had the opposite effect. Now, instead of staying in Jerusalem and preaching the gospel, believers spread out throughout the empire. People… Read More »

Read the Word: Hosea 6:1-3 Meditate on the Word: It has been said that if you are no longer close to God, you are the one that moved. It is entirely possible to drift slowly away from Him without realizing it for a time. Just like in the ocean, if we drift for a little… Read More »

Read the Word: Luke 21:24-38 Meditate on the Word: It seems that as a society, we are busier than ever before. We have a never-ending list of things that we need to do, items we need to buy, activities we must attend, etc. There is hardly time for it all. It can be overwhelming. Possibly… Read More »

Read the Word: Psalm 79:1-13 Meditate on the Word: God’s enemies are certainly bold today. They are attacking His people on every front, and it seems that we are completely surrounded. Even though we know the eventual outcome, which is that God’s people are saved from destruction and His enemies meet His wrath, it can… Read More »

Read the Word: Micah 4:1-5 Meditate on the Word: This world could certainly use some peace. Mankind has been at war with each other for a very long time. From nations fighting against nations, to terror groups engaging in bombings, kidnappings, and other acts, to individuals killing neighbors and even family members, this world is… Read More »

Read the Word: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Meditate on the Word: I have often used this passage to comfort those in attendance at a Christian brother or sister’s funeral. They are a reminder of two things. The first is that we will see our dead loved ones again in the resurrection when Christ returns. The second… Read More »