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Defeating Egypt in Us
Reading for today: Ps. 119:145-176; 128-130 Ex. 7:8-24 2 Cor. 2:14-3:6 Mark 10:1-16 The test of the plagues in Egypt wasn’t about taking on the gods of Egypt JUST for the sake of the Egyptians.
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Desperate faith leads us to radical trust
Reading for today: Psalms 121-126 Ex. 5:1-6:1 1 Cor. 14:20-40 Mark 9:42-50 The deep walk of faith is one of trust. We trust who we know. The lifelong pursuit of knowing God is critical so we can truly know him and out of that knowledge we can trust him.
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We don’t do good with death
Reading for today: Psalm 31, 35 Exodus 4:10-31 1 Cor. 14:1-19 Mark 9:30-49 Death and suffering aren’t “fun” to deal with in our lives, but deal with them we must.
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Love without pretense
Reading for Saturday: Psalm 102, 108, 33 Ex. 2:23-3:15 1 Cor. 13:1-13 Mark 9:14-29 Reading for Sunday: Psalm 118, 145 Ex. 3:16-4:12 Rom. 12:1-12 John 8:46-59 Thoughts from Mark 9:
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The Kingdom can touch anyone
Reading for today: Psalm 107; Ex. 2:1-22; 1Cor. 12:27-13:3; Mark 9:14-29 One of the powerful principles drawn from the Beatitudes is this: no one is beyond Kingdom blessing.
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We came here by faith, we move on by faith
Reading for today: Psa. 69, 73 Ex. 1:6-22 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Mark 8:27-9:1 When we first moved to Minneapolis, we had a truck stuffed full of our possessions and three small boys.
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Is life HERE important?
Reading for today: Psalm 101, 109, 119:121-144 Gen. 50:15-26 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Mark 8:11-26 There is a reason we are here. There is a reason we are still here even after we are “saved.” It’s not about “getting to heaven” alone. “We are put here on earth and we are given bodes so we can work to bring more good into existence.” —…
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The abundance of his presence
Yesterday was a travel day for us, so I wasn’t able to post readings for Saturday. Saturday readings: Psalm 87, 90, 136 Gen. 47:27-48:7 1 Cor. 10:1-13 Mark 7:1-23 Sunday’s readings: Ps. 66, 67, 19, 46 Gen. 48:8-22 Rom. 8:11-25 John 6:27-40 While I know it’s a need in my life to slow down when I read, it doesn’t happen…
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Journey to Troas — The Joy in the Journey
Reading for Today: Ps. 88, 91, 92 Gen. 47:1-26 1 Cor. 9:16-27 Mark 6:47-56 When we left Heights Church at the end of last year, the Lord gave me the thought of being in Troas. When Paul was on his mission and trying to get to certain areas, the Spirit closed the doors until Paul went to Troas. It was…
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The mind set on God — true abundance
Reading for today: Psalm 42, 43, 85, 86 Gen. 46:1-7, 28-34 1 Cor. 9:1-15 Mark 6:47-56 Our need is to turn our minds to Christ. Our problem is that we are self-obsessed. “Teach me your way, Lord; so that I can walk in your truth. Make my heart focused only on honoring your name.” — Ps. 86:11 Some thoughts from…
Tag: Lent
