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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.

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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God – Psalms 19:1-6

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I love being out in the creation. And when I am, the words of this psalm are often on my lips. The heavens. and all of creation, declare the glory of God.

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Epaphras: Prayer Warrior Extraordinaire- Colossians 4:12

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I have hear the term prayer warrior most of my life. But what does the term mean? I believe that the brief glimpse we get of Epaphras shines a light on it.

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From Everlasting to Everlasting, You Are God – Psalms 90:2

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How long as God been around? Moses tells us that from everlasting to everlasting, God is. He has always been God. And he always will be God.

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He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease – John 3:30

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He must increase while I must decrease. That should be my goal in serving Christ. To deflect attention away from myself and toward him.

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Who Can Condemn Those Christ Died For? – Romans 8:33-34

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Who can condemn the ones for whom Christ died? Especially since the one who died for us is at the hand of the Father interceding for us.

No matter how small, you can make a difference

You Can Make a Difference – 2 Kings 5:2-3

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You can make a difference in the lives of those around you. Even seemingly insignificant actions can have an impact.

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Work Out Your Salvation – Philippians 2:12-13

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How do you work out your salvation? With fear and trembling. Recognize that God is at work in you to accomplish his purpose. Work with him.

The Basis for Obedience

The Basis for Obedience – Leviticus 19:3

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Why should we obey God? Out of fear of punishment? In hope of reward? Or out of obedience? That he is God should be reason enough.

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Set Your Mind on Things Above – Colossians3:1-4

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As believers, we have died with Christ and are seated with him in heaven. So, we should set our minds on things above, on the kingdom of God.

Horses and Chariots of Fire

Surrounded by Horses and Chariots of Fire – 2 Kings 6:15-17

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Lord, open my eyes so that I can see your horses and chariots of fire that surround me. And encourage me to fearlessly take my stand for you.

Accountability as a Believer

Accountability as a Believer – Luke 12:48b

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As a believer in the Lord Jesus I have a level of accountability to God for what he was given to me. Will I be faithful to him? Or will I fall short.

Hope in the Midst of Trouble

Hope in the Midst of Trouble – Lamentations 3:21-24

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When you find yourself in a time of tribulation and all hope seems gone. Trust in God's love. Let him be your hope in the midst of trouble.