Genesis 41:33-36 – Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. And let them gather all […]
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Psalm 119:105 – Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. When thinking about this Psalm, considered the times you were in a dark room unable to see. Without the ability to see exactly what’s around you, you’re prone to bump into one of a bed post, dresser, or
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1 Corinthians 12:13-14 – For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many. 1. One God…many denominations. Across the landscape of Christendom,
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Hannah lived with her husband, Elkanah, and his second wife Peninnah and her children (1 Samuel 1:1-28). The first description of Hannah her lack of children. In ancient Israel, a barren woman was seen as a sign of a woman’s and family’s greatest misfortune.1 Though Hannah bore him no children, he still loved her (1
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Many people seek positions of status and wealth. A person’s status and wealth provide them access to certain people and places not typically offered to others of a lesser status or wealth. In Psalm 15:1-5, David asks the Lord who shall abide in His tabernacle and who shall dwell in His holy hill. Here’s the
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Everything that is free is not free. Across the body of Christ, there are many ministry leaders and churches giving away various resources for ‘free.’ A few definitions of free (according to Dictionary.com) are: provided without, or not subject to, a charge or payment: free parking; a free sample. not subject to special regulations, restrictions, duties, etc. not
I received a question from a friend on Facebook: Besides the Word, what makes preaching effective? (paraphrase) Here was my ‘seven’ cents: The Spirit’s power (1 Corinthians 2:4, 4:20). Not trying to please people (Galatians 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3-5; James 4:4) Following the Holy Spirit’s direction for the message (especially when it’s not what you
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Ephesians 5:15-16 – See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 1. Make the most of every opportunity. There are 1,440 minutes in each day. Everyone receives the same amount. The difference is how each person uses those minutes. You can use a
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John 3:20-21 – For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Many people live with hidden sins. There’s a great sense
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Matthew 5:13-16 – Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on