David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.” 2 Samuel 24:14 (NIV) At the end of the book of 2 Samuel there is an obscure and unusual story about a terrible thing David did while he
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“Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah 3:2 (NIV) The story of Jonah which you’re probably familiar with, has several elements that cause the reader to chuckle. Number 1 on the list, or course, is the great, big fish that swallowed Jonah. But the story also has some things that
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And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 (NIV) I have almost enough frequent flyer miles saved up to take a really nice trip, and with just a few more points I’ll be ready to redeem them and cash in on my effort. I have to admit,
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The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:6-7 (NLT) Recently I found myself facing a serious trial. Maybe you’ve been in a situation similar to mine. I began to pray and ask for God’s help.
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Last month I had the opportunity to sit down with David Schnittger of Southwest Prophecy Ministries for an engaging conversation. This podcast includes discussions about ministry life as an associate, conflict management, motivation for Christian service, calling, and many other engaging topics. Join in to hear this important discussion on church corruption.
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The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 (NIV) Years ago I found myself sitting in a homeowners association meeting; frustrated. The assembled group was trying to solve some neighborhood issues. As we discussed some of the possible solutions, the discussion felt hampered. Everyone in the room seemed to
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But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (NIV) Do you ever feel like you’re on one of those hamster wheels, running and running and getting nowhere? Our lives can get so crazy that we start to feel like we’re in a rat
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Last month I had the opportunity to sit down with David Schnittger of Southwest Prophecy Ministries for an engaging conversation. This podcast includes discussions about ministry life as an associate, conflict management, motivation for Christian service, calling, and many other engaging topics. Join in to hear this important discussion. . . I’m thankful to David Schnittger and Southwest Prophecy Ministries
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Looking this way and that and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. Exodus 2:12 (NIV) Moses was used by God to bring the Israelites out of Egypt and to the Promised Land. However, like a lot of other great leaders in Scripture, Moses had a terrible personality flaw: his temper. And unfortunately, it
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It had been an incredible adventure complete with all the ingredients of a good short-term mission trip; a good case of Montezuma’s, a unique view of the pointy end of an AK47 rifle as a nice policeman and his comrades tried to rob us, and to top it all off, a scuffle with a truck load of soldiers who had
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