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God is Our Strong Tower
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad” Proverbs 12:25 How do you respond in times of danger, when you get anxious, or where you are uncertain about what to do? Each of us respond differently to circumstances surrounding us and the response can make a very big…
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God’s Ordained Worm
“But as morning dawned the next day God prepared a worm, and it so damaged the plant that it withered” Jonah 4:7 If you live in the west, you have most likely heard or used the phrase “two steps forward, one step back” or “I can’t win for losing”. This is because a goal you…
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Moving Forward: Insights from the Mirror
“[I]f anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was” James 1:23-24 The mirror is a wonderful invention that has withstood the test of time. Afterall,…
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Called to Holiness
…“as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy”” 1 Peter 1:15 There is a reason those three dots precede the verse from the first epistle of Peter quoted above. Before getting any further into that, let’s explore the…
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Letting Go of the Past: Embracing God’s Purpose Today
Then the whole congregation of the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. And the children of Israel said to them, “Oh, that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat and when we ate bread to…
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Reflecting on Outcomes: Trusting God’s Design in Our Lives
There are many plans in a man’s heart,Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand Proverbs 19:21 We often have experiences that are the opposite of our expectations or hopes. When this happens, we may experience a range of emotions and look for ways to explain the outcome. Depending on the nature of the disappointment and the factors…
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Trusting God’s Unchanging Word
Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie. Psalm 40:4 Does it seem to you that what was once true is no longer accepted as such. I am not talking about things that are susceptible to change. I…
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Wealth and Corruption: Lessons from Proverbs
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. Proverbs 28:5-6 We live in a time of great wealth, knowledge, and technological advancements. Yet, for all our advances in technology human nature remains largely unchanged. We take…
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Characteristics Of A Christian
With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him Ephesians 4:17-18 (NLT) There are those who either stray from the…
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Sacrificing Mercy
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings Hosea 6:6 It is difficult to look at what is happening in the world and not feel a sense hopelessness. If we were to keep track of the range of emotions we feel throughout the day, the results would likely…
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“Loved ones, though very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary to write to you urging you to continue to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the kedoshim (Saints)”—Jude 1:3 We live in a time when the mention of spiritual warfare and talk…
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“”Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Anointed One, for the accuser of our brothers and sisters—the one who accuses them before our God day and night—has been thrown out”—Revelation 12:10 Our adversary is…
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“A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit”—Proverbs 15:4 Our words can either comfort or sting like a furious hornet. Stinging words are often aimed at soliciting either a similar response or to cause the recipient to shrink back in fear—they can either start a war or subdue…
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“Yes, you yourselves planned evil against me. God planned it for good, in order to bring about what it is this day—to preserve the lives of many people”—Genesis 50:20 You’ve probably heard the statement, “It’s all about perspective”! We often say this when we are trying to console ourselves and/or others. Our situation may not…
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“Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith”—Hebrews 12:1-2a The nation, and other nations of the world today seem to be…
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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day”—2 Corinthians 4:16 Our life in Messiah is one of constant and of putting off the behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts that are not proper reflections of the glory of God. Yeshua promises to remove the…
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“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He trims so that it may bear more fruit.”—John 15:2 Isn’t it interesting that cutting back a vine makes it more fruitful? Soil type and climate are some of the more important factors to consider when planting…
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“So you must take care to do as Adonai your God has commanded you—do not turn aside to the right or to the left. 30 You are to walk in all the way that Adonai your God has commanded you.” —Deuteronomy 5:29-30a God chose the nation of Israel for a specific purpose and to fulfill…
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“Bless Adonai, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: He forgives all your iniquity. He heals all your diseases.” – Psalm 103:3 Sickness is the outworking of sin. Not necessarily our own sin, but the sinful condition of this fallen world. We are often wise to seek medical care for our physical ailments…
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“Messiah liberated us from Torah’s curse, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)”—Galations 3:13 You have probably heard the stories, or saw for yourself, generations of families experiencing the same illnesses, tragedies, and sorrows. These can be like chains anchoring us to what we…
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“Loved ones, though very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary to write to you urging you to continue to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the kedoshim (Saints)”—Jude 1:3 We live in a time when the mention of spiritual warfare and talk…
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“”Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Anointed One, for the accuser of our brothers and sisters—the one who accuses them before our God day and night—has been thrown out”—Revelation 12:10 Our adversary is…
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“A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit”—Proverbs 15:4 Our words can either comfort or sting like a furious hornet. Stinging words are often aimed at soliciting either a similar response or to cause the recipient to shrink back in fear—they can either start a war or subdue…
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“Yes, you yourselves planned evil against me. God planned it for good, in order to bring about what it is this day—to preserve the lives of many people”—Genesis 50:20 You’ve probably heard the statement, “It’s all about perspective”! We often say this when we are trying to console ourselves and/or others. Our situation may not…
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“Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith”—Hebrews 12:1-2a The nation, and other nations of the world today seem to be…
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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day”—2 Corinthians 4:16 Our life in Messiah is one of constant and of putting off the behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts that are not proper reflections of the glory of God. Yeshua promises to remove the…
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“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He trims so that it may bear more fruit.”—John 15:2 Isn’t it interesting that cutting back a vine makes it more fruitful? Soil type and climate are some of the more important factors to consider when planting…
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“So you must take care to do as Adonai your God has commanded you—do not turn aside to the right or to the left. 30 You are to walk in all the way that Adonai your God has commanded you.” —Deuteronomy 5:29-30a God chose the nation of Israel for a specific purpose and to fulfill…
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“Bless Adonai, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: He forgives all your iniquity. He heals all your diseases.” – Psalm 103:3 Sickness is the outworking of sin. Not necessarily our own sin, but the sinful condition of this fallen world. We are often wise to seek medical care for our physical ailments…
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“Messiah liberated us from Torah’s curse, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)”—Galations 3:13 You have probably heard the stories, or saw for yourself, generations of families experiencing the same illnesses, tragedies, and sorrows. These can be like chains anchoring us to what we…
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“Loved ones, though very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary to write to you urging you to continue to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the kedoshim (Saints)”—Jude 1:3 We live in a time when the mention of spiritual warfare and talk…
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“”Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Anointed One, for the accuser of our brothers and sisters—the one who accuses them before our God day and night—has been thrown out”—Revelation 12:10 Our adversary is…
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“A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit”—Proverbs 15:4 Our words can either comfort or sting like a furious hornet. Stinging words are often aimed at soliciting either a similar response or to cause the recipient to shrink back in fear—they can either start a war or subdue…
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“Yes, you yourselves planned evil against me. God planned it for good, in order to bring about what it is this day—to preserve the lives of many people”—Genesis 50:20 You’ve probably heard the statement, “It’s all about perspective”! We often say this when we are trying to console ourselves and/or others. Our situation may not…
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“Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith”—Hebrews 12:1-2a The nation, and other nations of the world today seem to be…
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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day”—2 Corinthians 4:16 Our life in Messiah is one of constant and of putting off the behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts that are not proper reflections of the glory of God. Yeshua promises to remove the…
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“Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He trims so that it may bear more fruit.”—John 15:2 Isn’t it interesting that cutting back a vine makes it more fruitful? Soil type and climate are some of the more important factors to consider when planting…
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“So you must take care to do as Adonai your God has commanded you—do not turn aside to the right or to the left. 30 You are to walk in all the way that Adonai your God has commanded you.” —Deuteronomy 5:29-30a God chose the nation of Israel for a specific purpose and to fulfill…
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“Bless Adonai, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: He forgives all your iniquity. He heals all your diseases.” – Psalm 103:3 Sickness is the outworking of sin. Not necessarily our own sin, but the sinful condition of this fallen world. We are often wise to seek medical care for our physical ailments…
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“Messiah liberated us from Torah’s curse, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”)”—Galations 3:13 You have probably heard the stories, or saw for yourself, generations of families experiencing the same illnesses, tragedies, and sorrows. These can be like chains anchoring us to what we…
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