Do You Need God?

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew‬ ‭1:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ If we think of Immanuel only during the Christmas season, we miss the whole point. God took on flesh and entered humanity not just to be with …

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A Genealogy of Grace

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 NIV What kind of family do you think God would choose when He put on …

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We’re All In This Together

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. …

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Take Time To Ponder

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.  Luke 2:17-19 NIV From the …

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Regain Your Center Of Gravity – Job Part 12

How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, when his lamp shone on my head and by his light I walked through darkness! Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house, when the …

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What Does Righteousness Look Like – Job Part 11

“Does he not see my ways and count my every step?” Job 31:4 Job believed with all his heart that God was always watching, always present and taking account of his every step. This understanding led him to live a life that would be pleasing in God’s eyes. As we …

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Maintain Your Innocence – Job Part 10

But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him. God has made …

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Come Forth As Gold – Job Part 9

If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. I would find out what he would answer me, and consider what he would say to me. Would he vigorously oppose …

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Why Worry, Why Be Afraid?

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV  Fear and anxiety are instruments of the enemy. He uses them to keep …

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The Right Desires Bring Hope – Job Part 8

My days have passed, my plans are shattered. Yet the desires of my heart turn night into day; in the face of the darkness light is near. If the only home I hope for is the grave, if I spread out my bed in the realm of darkness, if I …

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