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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Bible Study

This is the parent category for all of the short Bible study and devotional posts. Nested under it is a separate category for each book in the Bible.

Crave pure spiritual milk

Craving Pure Spiritual Milk – 1 Peter 2:2

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How important is God's word? Peter instructs us to crave it as pure spiritual milk. Only when we consume it will we grow in our salvation.

His praise will always be on my lips

His Praise Will Always Be On My Lips – Psalm 34:1-3

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Join with David in letting the praise of the Lord always be on your lips. Worship him when alone. And worship him with other believers.

Don't Neglect Your Spiritual Gifts

Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14

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How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don't neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as yourself.

God is our refuge and strength

God Is Our Refuge and Strength – Psalm 46:1-3

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How should we respond to the frightening headlines we see every day? The psalmist tells us that God is our refuge & strength, So do not fear.

Passing on our faith to the next generation

Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2

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As Paul encouraged Timothy to instruct the next generation of teachers, so we should be conscious of passing on our faith to others.

When I am afraid

When I Am Afraid, I Will Trust in God – Psalm 56:3-4

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It is only natural to respond in fear when threatened. But those who are God's should be able to say with David, "When I am afraid, I will trust in God."

watch your life and doctrine closely

Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16

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All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. Both for ourselves and those we influence.

how lovely is your dwelling place

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place – Psalm 84:1-4

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How lovely is your dwelling place, oh Lord. I love to join together with God's people to worship him. And someday, to come into his presence.

quarreling about words

Quarreling About Words – 2 Timothy 2:14

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Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than division.

Eternity In Our Hearts – Ecclesiastes 3:11

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God has placed eternity in our hearts; a yearning for something that transcends the short years of this life. That yearning should draw us to our creator.

This world is not my home

This World Is Not My Home – 1 Peter 1:17

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As believers, we are foreigners here, this world is not our home. So live out the few years of our lives here as God's representatives.

sharing your opinion

When Sharing Your Opinion, Don’t Be a Fool – Proverbs 18:2

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We all know people who delight in sharing their opinions. And who are not interested in what anyone else has to say. Solomon calls that person a fool.