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Continue reading →: Comments on James
Chapter 1, Verses 9-11 “Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also…
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Continue reading →: It’s Your Move
It’s Your Move In the game of chess, white always moves first. After the first game players change pieces so as to alternate who has the first move. In the game of checkers, the darker color pieces always have the first move so either red or black moves first. Same…
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Chapter 1, Verses 6-8 “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a…
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Chapter 1, Verse 5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” Wisdom was highly exalted in Old Testament writings and set at the top of characteristics that one should desire in following the call…
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Continue reading →: Wanda
Episode 5 His mind was still a-whirl. He didn’t understand what had caused the renewed drinking or the sudden violence. Five minutes after he sat down at his work desk his extension phone rang. “Anderson.” “You sorry, feeble excuse for a man. Where have you hidden my daughter and why…
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Chapter 1, Verses 2-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Trials are to be met…
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Continue reading →: Remembering the Past
Remembering the Past What God did for Israel was abundantly more than He did for any ancient people. A brief reading of the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to Canaan will leave one impressed at the gracious goodness of God. God had them set up a system of feasts and special…
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Continue reading →: Comments on James
Comments on James Chapter 1, Verse 1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.” You will recall that there are four men in the New Testament we know as James. They are, James the son of Alphaeus, James…
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Continue reading →: Comments on Philippians
Chapter 4, Verses 20-23 “To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” And…
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Continue reading →: Wanda
Episode 4 Still, things weren’t too bad, until one day her mom took her to a luncheon with one of her friends. Jill knew her mom was drinking something besides water or soda during the meal, but she had no idea what it was. Nor was she aware of the…
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