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False teaching, living, and additions — 2 John, 3 John, Jude

Today’s reading will take us through three short letters written to unknown churches (2 & 3 John) or general churches (Jude). They’re all short, one chapter a piece. And they all deal with problems in a direct and concise way. … Continue reading

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Planning for the future – James 4,5

 James continues sharing God’s word with us in our reading today in ways that are elegantly simple, straightforward, and convicting.    Wrong motives – 4:3 Have we ever considered this seriously as a reason that God doesn’t answer our prayers? … Continue reading

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Lightweight or Heavyweight? Daniel 4-6

There was a film from 1966 (remade in 2004) entitled “Alfie”. The movie is about a sexually promiscuous young man and the big questions that he failed to ask or act on. The theme music, composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal … Continue reading

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Pharaoh, are you listenin’? — Ezekiel 29-32

Today’s reading is primarily aimed at Egypt and its pharaoh. Egypt for a very long time had been a top-tier nation — sometimes at the very top of the tier (or pyramid, if you’re into puns). But Egypt’s stature as … Continue reading

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The LORD of hosts has planned it — Isaiah 24-26

Thanks for joining me in reading and thinking about the book of Isaiah again today. I hope your Lord’s Day was worshipful and uplifting. Let’s dive in… “‘What right do you have here, And whom do you have here, That … Continue reading

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