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The Worth of a Sparrow

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father’ (Matthew 10:29). I was sitting this morning looking through our large twin glass patio doors watching the birds gather … Continue reading

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Standing in the Gap

” And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none” (Ezekiel 22:30). My concept of … Continue reading

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Wisdom’s Children

‘But wisdom is justified by her children’ (Matthew 11:19c). I have heard it said that the measure of the prophet is manifested in his third generation–his spiritual grandchildren. That, in essence, was what Paul said to Timothy: ‘When I call … Continue reading

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Ministering to ‘At Risk’ Churches

Proper care for the church is of immediate and ultimate concern when we consider the welfare of the Kingdom. The church is not ours with which we may do as we choose nor is it a forum where the selfish … Continue reading

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The Bondage of Victimhood

To embrace the mindset of victimhood and to give it credibility is problematic to all involved–including the victim himself. It is a rare institution (family, church, or other social organizations) that escapes having in its midst those who see themselves … Continue reading

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Living With Long-Term Critical Illness

From time to time, I think it important that this message be repeated: a message on long-term illness. This message is in two parts. I will send the other part on Monday. You may want to print these messages off … Continue reading

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The Power of Choice

“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live” (Deuteronomy 30:19). It is amazing, scanning … Continue reading

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Recognizing God’s Leadership

I’ve addressed this issue many times and in many ways since I have been doing the Today Series but I feel that I should try one more time to share what has been effective for me and what I see … Continue reading

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Fundamental Obedience

Today Daily Edition Fundamental Obedience The discipling of others is one of the most fundamental acts of Christian obedience. It seems to me that the failure to obey this very foundational command of Jesus that we disciple others accounts for … Continue reading

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The Lord our Stronghold

“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). I am somewhat concerned about the flood of what I call “hysteria mongering” that is occurring in our … Continue reading

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