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Category Archives: Scripture Meditations
Dealing with Unjust Authority…
In recent years there have been numerous calls to rid this country of what some people call an ignorant President at best, and a War Criminal at worst. Some called for this leaders impeachment while others wished upon him the … Continue reading
Posted in Scripture Meditations
Tagged 1 Samuel, Authority, Christianity, David, Empire, King Saul, Kingdom, Respect
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On a “Political” note…
The conventions are over! In the first convention the candidate laid forth how he was an agent of change! The speech revolved around him and what he would do. In the second convention, the candidate also explained what he would … Continue reading
Posted in God's Sovereignty, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Christianity, God's Power, Politics, Psalm 62
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Love, Peace, Unity…
Love! Peace! Unity! Hope! The battle cry of many in this country and around the world. It’s a battle cry that is pushed forth in the political arena and from pulpits and classrooms. But the battle cry is empty. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Desiring God, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Hope, John 15, Love, Peace, Sarah Palin, Unity
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Rest and Vindication…
Last week my wife and I enjoyed some vacation time with my family in the mountains of North Carolina. This was somewhat of a final chapter of a very busy and very emotionally charged summer. We hit the emotional highs … Continue reading
Posted in Life Events, Scripture Meditations
Tagged 1 Samuel 22, God's Goodness, Psalm 52, Rest, Vacation, Vindication
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A Consuming Fire…
Two types of fires have been seen in recent months on TV’s across the nation. One fiery flame has been passed off from person to person until it reached it’s final destination: The official Olympic torch in Beijing, China. This … Continue reading
Posted in Passion for God, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Consuming Fire, God, Hebrews 12, holiness, ideologies, reverence
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If…then…
Since last nights message from Colossians 3 I’ve been doing some more meditating on what Paul said in those verses. What Paul describes in verses 1 and 2 of the chapter is a cause and effect relationship. We are quite … Continue reading
Posted in Passion for God, Scripture Meditations
Tagged cause, cheap substitutions, Colossians 3, effect, fake Christians
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A Key to Divine Satisfaction…
One major key to being truly satisfied is to keep that which will truly satisfy us in the forefront of our minds. Or as the apostle Paul put it in Colossians 3:2: “Set your mind on things above, not on … Continue reading
Posted in Passion for God, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Internet, Movies, satisfaction, The Wilds
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Make a joyful shout…
“Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing the honor of His name; make His praise glorious!” So begins Psalm 66, a song dedicated to praising God for His awesome works. In fact the writer states in verse … Continue reading
Posted in God's Sovereignty, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Awesome, God, Psalm 66, Psalms, Scripture Meditations, Theology
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When Times are Bad…
The front page headline on this morning’s Lakeland Ledger blares out: “Advocates Celebrate – California Court OKs Gay Marriage”! A little further in a headline with new news about an old headline “New Footage, Photos’s Document More of attack on … Continue reading
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Tagged Gay Marriage, God's Sovereignty, Psalms, Sovereignty
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From Sin to Satisfaction…
Recently my father posted an article detailing the effects of sin. The main points were: 1. Sin will take you farther than you intended to go. 2. Sin will keep you longer than you intended to stay. 3. Sin will … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Meditations, Psalm 32, Romans 4, Sin
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