Elimelech, the husband of Naomi, died, and she was left with her two sons. These took Moabite wives; the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth. They lived there about ten years, and both Mahlon and Chilion died, so that the woman was left without her two sons and […]
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For he [God] will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands, so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone (Psalm 91:11-12, NLT). Billy Graham’s book Angel’s: God’s Secret Agents has sold millions of copies and is one of the best-selling books on the angelic.
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Today is the 4th of July! It’s also known as Independence Day, celebrating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. I arrived home from the Philippines very early this morning (about 2 a.m.). Regardless, my schedule today is packed: bike ride in the morning, swimming in
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If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book (Revelation 22:19, ESV). From the time that I began following Jesus, I’ve listened to people dismiss the Bible as inaccurate and filled
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Even when we were dead and doomed in our many sins, he united us into the very life of Christ and saved us by his wonderful grace! (Ephesians 2:5) Deep grace! Grace means “gift” or “blessing.” In the middle of a discussion, did we stop the grace and start to argue, defend, or accuse? Afterward,
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Of 1590 Interruptions, I’ve written about 60 of them on prayer. Below, originally published as Interruption #1227, is my favorite on the topic. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18a, NIV). The Apostle Paul writes that we are to pray with all kinds of prayers. The Bible
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My wife and I are still traveling in the Philippines. We will be home late Thursday evening, July 3rd. One of the most talked-about Interruptions was entitled “Miggy Moments,” published several years ago. It was originally #214. Cease from anger and abandon quick reactive words; Do not get upset; it leads only to frustration and causes many difficulties (Psalm
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The first verse of the Psalms. . . Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the Lord and he meditates on it day and night (Psalm 1:1-2, ESV). Now, consider this quote by
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Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear (Ephesians 4:29, ESV). TGIF, or “Thank God It’s Friday,” sums up the weekend philosophy of many. Weekends are different: no school and hopefully no overtime
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As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:15, ESV) The purpose of the church — ultimately — is to preach the gospel to those who are lost. Jesus didn’t leave the church in the world, empowered by the Spirit, with a commission to go into all the
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