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The Tablet of Your Heart
A new study reveals how Bible reading has declined greatly in North America over recent years. “Spending time in the Word of God” is a phrase that has been around for some time. In most cases, when people refer to “time in the Word” they are talking about Bible reading. However, there are many ways […]
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Are You Actually “Doing” the Bible?
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of”—John 10:10 (MSG). Have you ever asked yourself, “How did I get here?” When you’re lost, whether it’s physically, emotionally or spiritually, maybe it’s time to stop and reassess where you are. While reading a recent Q […]
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Rejecting busy: How you can escape the hustle and live in rhythm
As a culture we tend to glorify busyness, productivity, expansion and increase, no matter the cost. We celebrate the go-getters, the super-achievers, who are always hustling, bustling, kicking goals, making money and juggling a million hats at once. They run on coffee and never even seem to sleep. Ambition is what gets them up in […]
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The Word of our God Stands Forever
“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever”—Isaiah 40:8 (NLT). As I read my Bible this morning, God’s Word reminded me “He is still in control.” It’s often difficult, even for a Christ-follower, to let go of the fears and embrace His peace. Romans 8:6 reminds us “The mind […]
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The other side of God
This morning, as I sipped my morning coffee (home-made flat white on rice milk with a dash of hazelnut syrup) I read Luke 12:4-7 and meditated on it for some time. The passage is part of a fascinating discourse where Jesus is speaking to his band of disciples – his closest followers. He is describing […]
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Now is the time to fill-up on the Word of God
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart”—Hebrews 4:12 (NIV). Depending on what time of day you go to the grocery or big box store, you’ll find many shelves […]