Dec

06

(James 2:23) He was called a friend of God.

I have reflected recently on the truth that we can have an in-depth relational friendship with God. In James 2:

Dec 6, 2025

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Dec

05

(Proverbs 18:16) A gift opens the way.

Our salvation is a gift from God; it cannot be earned. The characteristic of “giving” is at the center of

Dec 5, 2025

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Nov

25

(Psalm 57:1) In you I take refuge.

David is fleeing from Saul who is determined to kill him.  He is hiding in a cold dark cave. He

Nov 25, 2025

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Nov

24

(Proverbs 21:2) The Lord weighs the heart.

This Proverb gets to the “heart” of the matter, for the Lord examines and tests (Proverbs 17:3) the human

Nov 24, 2025

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Nov

20

(Proverbs 30:1) I am weary, God, but I will be victorious.

How can a Christian be weary (weak, tired) and victorious (prevailing, overcoming) at the same time? In our own human

Nov 20, 2025

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Nov

19

(Ezekiel 37:5) I will make Spirit enter these dry bones, and they will come to life.

The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of a valley filled with dry dead bones. But then, God declared, “I will

Nov 19, 2025

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Nov

17

(Lamentations 3:22–23) New Every Morning.

When we get up in the morning, many of us think, “Oh, another day, the same old grind.” But Lamentations

Nov 17, 2025

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Nov

12

(2 Timothy 2:13) When we are unfaithful, God will remain faithful to us.

When we are born-again and become Christians (followers of Jesus Christ), it does not mean we are or become perfect.

Nov 12, 2025

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Nov

11

(Hebrews 11:8) Abraham obeyed God and went, even though he did not know where he was going.

As Christians, we too often over-rationalize our faith and obedience to God.  We will obey God if we are sure

Nov 11, 2025

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Nov

10

(Matthew 7:7–8) Keep knocking.

One of the most important Bible passages is Revelation 3:7-8, God opens doors that no one can shut, and

Nov 10, 2025

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