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Deuteronomy 26
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2–3 minutesWhat is the goal of worship? When we look back into the Old Testament, we find we are not so removed from the Israelites—especially…
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Deuteronomy 25
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2–3 minutesHow can we wrap our heads around a holy, righteous God? He gives us a proper glimpse at holy justice. Not only does our…
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The Four ‘A’ Process
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3–5 minutesIntroducing the Subject: Studying Philippians 1:9-11, we discover knowledge and discernment are gifted to believers with the expectation of growing and exercising those gifts…
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Old Dogs and New Tricks
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1–2 minutesOver the last month, many of you (anyone in earshot of my daughters) have heard that the Osterbrocks have a new dog: Dottie. This…
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Deuteronomy 24
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2–4 minutesHow do you care for your spouse, or for those working alongside you? Chapter 24 highlights the proper exercise of authority. The first area…
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Deuteronomy 23
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2–3 minutesHave you ever attended a wedding where the bride and groom’s families didn’t show up? We must never take lightly the gathering of God’s…
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Anticipating Praise
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1–2 minutesThere once was an oak tree whose extravagant foliage was lopped off by a great spring thunderstorm. A great many squirrels lived upon and…
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The Lord’s Announcement!
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2–3 minutesUsing the simplest language, the messengers from heaven make it clear what Jesus came to do and for whom: a Savior is “born to…
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Preparing for Transformation
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2–4 minutesOver the next couple of weeks, we may experience a mixture of emotions. We close out a year looking back at our own expectations,…
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Christmas Bread
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2–3 minutesThere is no smell quite like that of cookies freshly baking in your oven. I say “your oven” because that means they are for…
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Rejoicing is Our Task
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2–3 minutesAre you focused on tasks? If you are task-motivated kind of person, you need something you can do, something to accomplish. You likely aren’t…
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Deuteronomy 22
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2–4 minutesHistorically, I’ve written my name in the inside cover of my books as I put them on the shelf. This practice keeps track of…
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Heartfelt Preparation for Christmas
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3–5 minutesHow do you prepare for Christmas? When asked that question, my first thoughts go to where I’ll fit the tree, what kind of decorations…
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Harmony
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2–3 minutesRuth and Edra have really blossomed in their pursuit of their respective instruments. There was a point when they were jealous of one another.…
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First Snow of the Year
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1–2 minutesDid you wake with excitement about the fresh snow this week? Our daughters needed no motivation to come downstairs—before 7am they were already begging…
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Leaves
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2–3 minutesEven fallen leaves serve a grander purpose. I can’t imagine jumping up and down when someone comes knocking on my door telling me I get to go…