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Morning Devotion: My assignment

The last book of the Old Testament is rich with relevant counsel for Christians.
A couple of verses in chapter 2 of Malachi are of particular interest since they describe what I know God has called me to do.
And not just because I’m a pastor.
These are words that describe the ministry to which God as called […]

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Morning Devotion: Thrilled

If you have a spiritual mentor who is still living, please consider sending him or her a note of thanks for the influence he or she has had in your life.
It will definitely make the day into a rich blessing for him or her.
After all, if you received a note of appreciation […]

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We can lead a horse to water but we can’t make him drink.
It’s a fact-based figure of speech that some of us have have literally experienced.
How many times have we given advice to a person that would make their lives easier, but they just won’t accept it?
Too many.
But, of course, God can say the […]

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Morning Devotion: The shadow of faith

Think of a couple of jobs you used to have.
Now ask yourself if the people with whom you worked would collectively describe you as an obviously godly person.
What about your neighbors? Do they view you as a God-serving Christian, even if they have not accepted your invitation to visit your church?
You have […]

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