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Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 22:4 (NET). The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life. Proverbs offers us practical spiritual guidance for life in a decidedly non-spiritual world. Its wisdom teaches ways to treat each other according to God’s plan for us, as well as our responsibility to …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 12:40 (NET). You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. During my time in the military one of the worst peacetime fears was the surprise inspection. It wasn’t that things were normally done “wrong” but maybe …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 8:35 (NET). For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and for the gospel will save it. This call from Jesus sounds like a paradox, but it is part of God’s plan for us. The earthly example of saving …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT). Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Paul writes to his pupil Timothy with encouragement that our gifts and …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 103:2 (NLT). Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. This Psalm offers God thanks for His blessings. One of the things that catches my attention in this verse is the request that we “never forget the good …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:4 (NET). Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. Jesus tells us that only when we are connected to Him can we be …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 13:16 (NET). And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. From the very beginning we have had a responsibility to look after creation, and that has always included each other. While Cain complains “Am I my brother’s …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NLT). So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. In Matthew 18:6 Jesus says “But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 60:1 (NASB1995). Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. In the Old Testament we find several references to the coming of Jesus. We learn from this that God sending the Messiah to us was never Plan B. In John …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 12:2 (NIV). Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. God’s perfect creation was marred by our choice to go our …