I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not performed my commandments (1 Samuel 15:11, ESV). We know the phrase “lost and found” and hope that when we leave our mobile phone in a restaurant and then frantically return a few hours later, that “lost and found” […]
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Don’t be surprised, dear brothers and sisters, if the world hates you (1 John 3:13, NLT). Charlie Kirk was assassinated last Thursday, September 10, 2025. He hosted the podcast The Charlie Kirk Show and led on-campus events with his Turning Point USA student organization. His death has attracted comments and tributes from President Trump, world leaders,
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One ancient author wrote about the Psalms. . . Whatever your particular need or trouble, from the Psalms you can find words from which you can remedy your ill. I’ve read Psalms for decades, and I’ve been in full-time ministry for decades. Experiencing the frustration, low self-esteem, and self-doubt that too easily come from serving
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This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9, NLT). There have been recent studies in the business world on the topic of bravery. Whereas happiness in the workplace has dominated in recent business and Christian books, we
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Speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, MSG). As a pastor, I’ve spent a lot of time with people. In the past, I was
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Caution: This Interruption could be offensive to some readers, so please read all of this Interruption. All readers of the Bible should exegete, or allow the Bible to tell them what it means, and we should not eisegete or shove our desires or thoughts onto our biblical interpretations. Let’s examine 1 Timothy 2:12 as a
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Recently, someone asked me what type of church I enjoyed attending. I replied that some churches limit the Spirit, others tolerate the Spirit, and some release the Spirit. I enjoy churches that release the Spirit. I think Jesus would say the same thing as He said to the apostles on the evening before His crucifixion.
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Fifty-three years ago, I prayed, “God, make me enjoy reading Scripture.” At 4:30 a.m. this morning I woke up thinking, “It’s too early to get up. I’ll try to sleep for another hour and then I can get up and read the Bible. My number one answered prayer — I love reading God’s Word and
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Our culture has lost peace. Many of us deal with anxiety and fear on a regular basis. The Psalms are known for giving help, and I know that your spirit will find peace in the following verses inspired by His Spirit! Top Ten Peace Verses in the Old Testament Psalms (all ESV) Psalm 4:8 …
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Have you heard the phrase “ministering to the Lord?” What does it mean and why does it matter? While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2, NASB1995). The phrase “ministering to the Lord” seems odd.
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