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Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 53:5-6. But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid …
Our scripture this morning is John 8:31-32. Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” During Jesus’ trial before the Roman governor, Pilate asks “what is truth?” (John 18:38). …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11. So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:10-12. For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his. Let us, then, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience. For the word of God is …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-11. So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:19-21. Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 107:11-14. They rebelled against the words of God, scorning the counsel of the Most High. That is why he broke them with hard labor; they fell, and no one was there to help them. “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He …
Our scripture this morning is James 1:26-27. Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself …
Friends, I’m traveling again this week so my morning posts may be posted at different times as I and the internet are able to connect. Our scripture this morning is 2 John 1:6-8. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 23:23-24. Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction and insight as well. The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. The Book of Proverbs has much to offer in the way of practical wisdom, especially …