How God Uses Our Suffering

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 New International Version (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to […]

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Walking Humbly with Our God

Micah 6:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly[a] with your God. Psalm 50:14-15 New International Version (NIV) 14 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the […]

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What God Wanted for Christmas

Micah 6:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 7:18-20 New International Version (NIV) 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and […]

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Preparing for Advent

Luke 3:1-14 New International Version (NIV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene— 2 during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the […]

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2 Corinthians 4:1, 7-10, 16-18 New International Version (NIV) Present Weakness and Resurrection Life 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 8 We are […]

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The Blessing of God’s Discipline

Hebrews 12:3-13 New International Version (NIV) 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. God Disciplines His Children 4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word […]

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Joy in Suffering – Is That Possible?!

James 1:2-4 New International Version (NIV) Trials and Temptations 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James […]

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Forever and Our Relationships

Romans 8:20-25 New International Version (NIV) 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of […]

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Luke 16:1-13 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Shrewd Manager 16 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot […]

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Suffering from Eternity Amnesia

Colossians 3:1-4 New International Version (NIV) Living as Those Made Alive in Christ 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your […]

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