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Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV When we think of a crown we think of royalty. Naturally, when we think of royalty we think of…
Then I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and against His army. But the beast was taken prisoner, and along with him the false prophet, who had performed the signs in his presence. He deceived those who accepted the…
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV We have just had a round of elections this fall,…
Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21 ESV Our words can be uplifting. They can give life or change a life. They can also be destructive. Years ago, I worked with someone who seemed to not like me very much. I…
For I have often told you, and now say again with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction; their god is their stomach; their glory is in their shame. They are focused on earthly things, but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait…
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 LSB Today is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. And of course, according to our Scripture Thanksgiving is something we should be continually doing. We should rejoice always. We should be thankful no matter…
We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by the serpents, nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the…
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 ESV As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful. You have probably heard…
If anyone thinks himself to be religious while not bridling his tongue but deceiving his own heart, this man’s religions is worthless. Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:26-27. As I mentioned…
When a person approached to bow down to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him and kissed him. Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:5-6 HCSB There are three things…