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Jesus expected to be cast away and abandoned. “And then shall many be offended…” – Matthew 24:10 As we break the bread and drink the cup, let us know that this feast was initiated by One whose witness offended many. They were so offended that they would crucify Him The Lord, Jesus, as He walked…
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Even the best of us doubt and get discouraged. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciple.“ -Matthew 11:2 John rotting away in a jail cell, not knowing the future. We know what would become of him. He could only imagine and suspect. That this would not end…
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An Unsatisfied Hunger for God’s Word Amos is proclaiming the word and the words of God. Let us hear with our hearts and our minds and shape our lives to continue to receive God’s truth. Reflection on Amos 8:1–14 Amos delivers a solemn message from God, warning of an impending famine—not of bread or water,…
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Recent Videos from the Collection First – How did I get that picture? It is supposed to be me thinking. Here is the explanation for all of you who are playing with AI. I am experimenting with how to converse with various AI app. This one is built into WordPress. Here is what I asked…
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Comfort Ye My People “Comfort ye my people …” — Isaiah 40:1–8 God speaks in advance of our need. He looks down the road and knows what we are going to face. He sees the challenges before we do. He experiences our pain before it ever comes to us. He understands our sorrows and frustrations. He anticipates our…
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Just How Important Is Your Work of Mercy? And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire …. — Jude 1:23 We are on a rescue mission. We are commanded by God to snatch people out of fire. He does not want them in the fire, and He has sent you to bring them out. This…
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To Be Known and Seen Psalm 11:4b – He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. God is watching. There is a popular song that announces that truth but distorts it with the words, “from a distance.” That is only half-true. There will always be a distance between God and man because He…
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Greater privilege and clearer understanding bring greater responsibility. Hebrews 12:6 says that God chastens those he loves. Amos 3:1-11 Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O people of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt: You only have I known of all the…
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https://tomsims.substack.com/p/prayer-for-a-hard-today-psalm-6 Psalm 6 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; * do not punish me in your wrath. Have pity on me, Lord, for I am weak; * heal me, Lord, for my bones are racked. My spirit shakes with terror; * how long, O Lord, how long? Turn, O Lord, and deliver me;…
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Psalm 19 God desires and chooses to be known. God’s Word at work in the cosmos declares God’s glory. God’s Word in written words declares God’s will. God’s Word at work in the witness of humanity is God’s self-disclosure fleshed out in the world. God’s Word at work in the cosmos declaring God’s glory. Psalm…
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