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Fullness of Joy

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”  — Psalm 16:11 This past Saturday, I found myself getting up early to drive a sports team … Continue reading

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All I Need

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.  We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and … Continue reading

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Childlike Faith

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:3 I know I’ve skipped a couple of weeks of WMD.  I have been cramming all the … Continue reading

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A Picture of Grace

For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing:  it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”  — Ephesians 2:8-9 This past weekend I was shown a … Continue reading

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Camera 1/Camera 2

Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?  The blind man answered, “Teacher, I want to see.” – Mark 10:51 I sit here this morning in awe at what is possible in this day and time.  I had … Continue reading

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The Good Fight

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me … Continue reading

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Great Questions

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel! – Mark 1:15 I was presenting the gospel to someone weeks ago, and I thought it went nowhere.  She knew nothing of the … Continue reading

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A Very Different Payment

So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the Name.  – Acts 5:41 I’ve read Richard Wurmbrand’s book, Tortured for Christ a couple of times.  He was a Romanian preacher who … Continue reading

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No Matter What

We have been beaten, jailed, and mobbed; we have been overworked and have gone without sleep or food.  – 2 Corinthians 6:5 I maintain that the biggest enemies of Christianity are ease, comfort, and convenience.  As long as we have one or … Continue reading

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Eternal Rewards

If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. – 1 Corinthians 3:14 One of the many things that keeps me on track with the Lord is the idea of forever.  I’m watching my classmates turn 50 left … Continue reading

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