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STUDYING THE WORD

“So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, which was made up of men and women and all who were able to understand. He read it aloud from … more

Epaphroditus: Trusted Helper

Prayer:  Lord God Almighty, we pray today that You will introduce Christian people into our lives who will invest in our spiritual futures.  People like Epaphroditus who will love us … more

FEARING GOD

“So I continued, "What you are doing is not right. Shouldn't you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?” – Nehemiah 5:9 In March 2013, a … more

Timothy, Trusted Student

Prayer:  Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much (Luke 16:10).  Lord God, we come … more

GOD IS AWESOME

“Then I said: ‘O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands’” – Nehemiah 1:5 What is … more

ADMITTING OUR GUILT

“and prayed: "O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my God, because our sins are higher than our heads and our guilt has reached to the heavens.” – … more

THERE IS JOY

“For seven days they celebrated with joy the Feast of Unleavened Bread, because the Lord had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria, so that he assisted them in … more

Joy in Being a Light

Prayer:  Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalms 119:105, NASB). Our Lord and our God, be with us today as we lead a life that is pleasing to You.  Empower us to be … more

DON’T BE DISCOURAGED

“Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building.” – Ezra 4:4 William Ward was … more

HIS CALLING

“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his … more

Joy in Obedience

Prayer:  We worship and we bow down before You our Lord.  We kneel before You Lord, our Maker.  For You are our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His … more

WHATEVER IS NOBLE

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about … more

Gentleness

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5 Francis Schaeffer was an American evangelical theologian, philosopher, author, … more

Joy in Jesus: Name above all Names

Prayer:  Jesus, I’m So Glad You Came: A heart that longs for you our Lord, Written in your holy word. I speak your name. I’m not the same. Death and … more

Put Into Practice

“Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9 Columbia Southern … more

OUR OWN ABILITIES

“though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more” – Philippians 3:4 Milli Vanilli was a … more

Jesus: Our Example

Prayer:  Jesus, You are the Lord of all creation.  Please help us make You the lord of our lives.  Teach me to be more like You.  Control my thoughts and my actions. Amen. … more

BEING SELFLESS

“For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 2:21 In April 2017, London marathon runner Matthew Rees was 300 meters from the finish … more

BEING HUMBLE

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3 In 1967, Missionary Doug Nichols was a patient in … more

Joy in Humility

Prayer:  LORD, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me. Instead, I am content and at peace. As a … more
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