Create In Me A Clean Heart And Renew My Spirit
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don't take your Holy Spirit from me. Psalms 51:10-11
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Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley
With Joyful Praise, Shout To The Lord
Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! Psalm 47:1 The Psalms revolve around three major themes: thanksgiving, praise, and joy. Two
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We’re Found Innocent In The Eyes Of The Lord
When you stand before the Lord, will you be found guilty or innocent? Of what, you might ask? Will you be found guilty because of unrighteousness or innocent in
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Put Your Hope In God And Praise His Name
I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! Psalm 42:11 Psalm 42, known as a lament psalm, expresses a deep longing for God's
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Have Mercy On Us Lord, We Need You
"O Lord," I prayed, "have mercy on me. Heal me, for I have sinned against you." Psalm 41:4 King David prayed a prayer that focused on God's mercy and protect
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Give Glory To God, For His Unfailing Love
O God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name. Psalm 44:8 I've heard people say things like, "I don't think God is even out there.
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Our Days Are Numbered, Give Your Life To God
"Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is. Psalm 39:4 That verse says that our days
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Husband, Love Your Wife, And Wife Respect Your Husband
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33 A couple can joyfully talk about their
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Shout For Joy Because Of God’s Unfailing Love
So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! Psalm 32:11 Joy and happiness – two emotions somewh
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Live By The Principles Of God Without Compromise
Are you willing to take a stand on a godly principle you really feel strongly about?
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Lead Us In The Right Path, Oh Lord
Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow. Psalm 5:8 David wrote Psalm 5 as a prayer to the Lord
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Life In The Future Of The Ungodly
As we examine Psalm 10, we find the word 'wicked' used instead of the word 'ungodly.' Even though we can interchange the two words, people tend to define each o
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Wife, Respect Your Husband, And Husband Love Your Wife
So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33 A couple can joyfully talk about their
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Pray To The Lord In Your Time Of Need
Most of the Psalms uplift our spirits and draw us closer to God through their praises and worship. In today's Psalm, David focused on how to pray to the Lord as
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May His Love And Peace Be With You
Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. May God's grace be eternally upo
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The Name Of The Lord Fills The Earth
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. Psalm 8:1 The word "Majestic" describes something impressive, di
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The Wolf And A Lamb In The End Times
In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a
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Made For The Glory Of The Lord
When God created us, He made each of us an original. Yet, despite the diversity among humans, we all share one primary attribute in common. God made you and me
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God Has A Plan For Your Life To Fulfill
And this is the plan of God: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God's children. Both are part of the same
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Sing Praises To The Lord God Almighty
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful. Psalm 149:1 Back in the day, our grandchildren used to climb
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Experience The Power Of Christ In Your Life
Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can w
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Jesus Prayed For Us! Did You Know That?
“God’s Word is God’s Word.” The best part, though, accept it because it includes you!
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God Is Not Unjust, So Show Him Your Love
For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still d
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A Message From God Concerning His Love For You
I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes. Psalm 36:1 God has a message of lov
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Be Glad In The Lord And His Unfailing Love
I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul. Psalm 31:7 At the beginning of t
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No One Is Righteous, Therefore, Trust In The Lord
As the Scriptures say, "No one is righteous—not even one. Romans 3:10 The Apostle Paul needed to straighten out some erroneous thinking in the minds of som
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I Will Rejoice In The Lord
I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be glad because he rescues me. Psalm 35:9 In the Psalms, David loved to rejoice and offer praises to the Lord. He often re
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Sing A New Song Of Praise To The Lord
Sing a new song of praise to the Lord; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. Psalm 33:3 Don't you just love to praise the Lord? This Psalm, probabl
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Complete Confidence In God Results In A Rewarding Life
My heart has confidence in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart! Psalm 108:1 We've all had days when nothing seemed to go right, w
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How To Be Right With God
Only a small part of the population of the human race will choose salvation.
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Do It God’s Way For Eternal Results
Years ago, a popular song called “My Way” became popular, with the tagline, “I did it my way.” I suppose, in some cases, that works, but for etern
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Good Friday, The Day Jesus Was Crucified
That day, after whipping Jesus, they crucified Him and treated Him like a common criminal. But what the Lord accomplished when He died on the cross benefitted a
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The Unfailing Love Of God Is Wonderful
Answer my prayers, O God, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful. Psalm 69:16 The central theme of Christianit
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Our Hope In Christ Leads To Eternal Life
And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world. 1 Corinthians 15:19 When writing to the Corinthians, the
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Simple Acts Of Love Go A Long Way
Does loving always think of the practical needs of others?
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How To Strengthen Your Faith
We don't measure our faith by its size. Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed works. We measure it by its strength. The Apostle Peter enlightened us on ho
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Let The Holy Spirit Guide Your Life
As we are following the Spirit's leading our the first instruction is don't be conceited
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Overcome Temptation And Endure The Trials Of Life
Wouldn't you like to overcome every temptation that entices you? I would. Temptations try to stump us. God, however, sends us tests and trials so we can grow cl
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God Is Our Shield And Our Protection
God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right. Psalm 7:10 Roman soldiers considered their shields an essential piece of armor in the days of
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The Devil Is Defeated, Despite What You See
The devil tries everything he can to make us feel defeated. For years, he's pulled the same old tricks. Despite what you see and feel, trust God because we have
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Set Apart By God To Be Like Him
David, the author of Psalm 4, faced many enemies. He always turned from those against him toward the One who was for him. Fortunately, God set him apart to be j
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Do You Blame God Or Make Excuses For Him?
What do you do when things happen to you that you are not happy with? Do you either blame God or make excuses for Him?
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Heaven Or Hell, Which One Will You Choose?
The reality of life on earth ultimately ends with death. Even though our physical bodies stop functioning, life after death continues. Every person will spend e
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No Eye Has Seen, No Ear Has Heard
"That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 C
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A Miracle From God Could Be Waiting For You
We could define a miracle as an extraordinary happening caused by God. Sometimes, miracles go against the laws of nature. Other times, their occurrences exceed
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The Voice Of The Lord And Its Mighty Power
The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. Psalm 29:9 I have never heard the voice of the Lord speak audibly to me. He has, howeve
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God’s Resources Are Unlimited And Will Empower You
I pray that from God's glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 I probably don't need to ask,
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There Is One God, And That Will Never Change
This is what the Lord says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: “I am the First and the Last; there is no other God. Isaiah 44
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Righteousness And Goodness: Is There a Difference?
As Christians, we have responsibilities to both God and people. With that in mind, we must focus on living a life of righteousness and goodness. What does that
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When Will Jesus Return? It Could Be Soon!
When Jesus spoke about the end times, He mentioned things that had to happen before His return. Some have happened. Therefore, get ready because no one knows wh
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Enter Into The Presence Of The Lord
King David authored Psalm 15. In only five verses, he laid out how to enter into the presence of the Lord. He began this chapter with a question followed by fou
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The Eyes Of The Lord Watch Over The Righteous
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. Psalm 34:15 How do you feel knowing the Lord keeps His eyes an
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Start A New Beginning In The New Year
Many families and individuals often push the reset button for themselves at least twice during the calendar year. They do it both times because of their need to
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Give Thanks Unto The Lord, For He Is Good
Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Several Psalms use the words we just read in this first verse. The
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The Wise Men Presented Gifts To The Baby Jesus
When the wise men got to Jerusalem, they stopped to see Herod and inquired about the newborn king. Can you imagine their shock when nobody knew about the birth
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Live A Life Of Faith Like Mary Did
Why do you suppose that God chose Mary to receive a message delivered by the angel Gabriel? First and foremost, when anyone does anything for God, it must begin
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The Bethlehem Star Led Wise Men To The Baby
God made many of the aspects of the Christmas story fascinating, to say the least. One of those aspects includes a star that led the wise men to Bethlehem. A
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The Baby Jesus was Born In A Stable
Many consider Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, filled with decorations, gifts, and parties. Our celebrations, though, should revolve around God's
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An Angel Appeared To Joseph In A Dream
As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For
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Present Yourself As A Living Sacrifice To God
How do you present yourself as a living sacrifice to God? In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul instructed his readers how to accomplish that and what that looks like.
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Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving In Your Heart
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 I would like to have seen the pen stro
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Offer a Sacrifice of Thanksgiving to the Lord
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High. Psalm 50:14 (ESV) The Psalmist encouraged his readers to perform or fulfill
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Come To The Lord With A Thankful Heart
Throughout the Psalms, I've observed three major themes: thanksgiving, praise, and joy, or a combination thereof. When you come to the Lord, which of them do yo
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Give Thanks To God With A Heart Full Of Praise
In Psalm 138, David directed us not only to give thanks to God. But he said to do it with a heart full of praise. He only used the word “thanks” twice in
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Give God Thanks, for Great Is The Lord
David, the writer of Psalm 145, referred to "the Lord" nine times. They point to His goodness and Majesty. David's insight will move each of us to give thanks t
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Psalm 53, The Lord Looks Down From Heaven
The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. Psalm 53:2 That verse says that as th
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Everyone In The World, Pay Attention
Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, everyone in the world! Psalm 49:1 Have you ever had something so important to say that you wanted the whole wo
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When You are Depressed And Feel Far From God
Have you ever felt so depressed that it seemed like everything was going against you? Yeah, I've been there. Depression has a way of negatively twisting the per
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The Lord Is Our Strength, Whom Shall We Fear
What assurance do we have that the Lord is with us and will provide us with His strength? In Psalm 27, King David openly testified of how God stood by him in th
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Stand Before God And Declare His Praises
Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise God. Psalm 26:12 Could you stand before God and say the words David wrote in the final verse of Psalm
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God Called Us To Be His Holy People
When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, he hadn't been to that city yet. Therefore, he began his letter with an introduction telling them and us that
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The Lord Is Good And Filled With Unfailing Love
The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. Psalm 25:8 Have you given any thought to what the Lord offers us co
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God Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself
In Psalm 139, David revealed the magnitude of God's presence in our lives. He said God examines the depth of our hearts and knows everything about you and me.
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The Sound Of The Trumpet
Revelation 8:12 The Last Three Trunpets Then the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen to earth from the sky, and he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. And the voice said to the sixth angel who held the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great Euphrates River.” Then the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were turned loose to kill one-third of all the people on earth. Revelation 9:13-16 Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices shouting in heaven: “The world has now become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.” “The nations were filled with wrath, but now the time of your wrath has come.
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Rejoice And Be Glad In The Lord
But let the godly rejoice and let them be glad in God’s presence. Psalm 68:3 In the Psalms, David often made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly.
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God’s Goodness And Love Are Yours Forever
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. Psalms 23:6 Psalm 23 ranks
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Rejoice In The Strength Of The Lord
How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. Psalm 21:1 Psalm 20 records a prayer asking God to give the
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May The Lord Answer You When …
In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. Psalm 20:1 How do you feel when you know som
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The Laws Of The Lord Are Like Pure Gold
The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. Psalm 19:9-10 I've wondered how much gold God put o
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The Lord Is My Rock And My Savior
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. Psalm 18:2 David sang this song to the Lord on the day God res
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Be Still And Know That I Am God
Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. Psalm 46:10 &nbs
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The Lord Is My Strength And Shield
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:
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Blessed Are Those Who Delight In The Lord
Do you consider yourself a godly person? I'm sure those of us who do want to be blessed by the Lord. Even better than that, God wants to bless us as well. Fo
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Romans 16, Paul’s Final Instructions
And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people's faith by teaching things contrary to w
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How To Avoid Sin And Guilt
Lately, I have tried to avoid writing "how to" posts, but Paul didn't when dealing with sin and guilt. Some people have a hard time knowing what is sin and what
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Depend On God In All Your Battles
Have you ever gotten into a mess because you thought you could handle things in your own way? Then, you finally realized how much you needed to depend on God.
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Free From Sin In Christ Jesus
Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you. Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have
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The Love Of God
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor ou
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God Is Kind and Also Severe
Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trust
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A Righteous Life By Faith In God
What does it take to live a righteous life? Many believe our righteousness strictly depends on how we behave. That way of thinking, however, just puts the cart
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Set Free From Sin And The Law
How do we ensure we are set free from sin and the law? What does Romans 7 mean when it says once a person dies, they are set free? Let’s investigate this chap
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Hear My Prayer, For You Are The Lord
When you call out to the Lord, do you expect Him to hear your prayer? David did. In examining Psalm 17, we’ll understand why he expected God to hear and respo
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The Compassion Of Jesus, Our Good Shepherd
When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36
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Victory From God Is Always On Time
The Philistines returned Ark of the Covenant because of fear, but they still oppressed the Israelites. Would God rescue them from their enemy and give them vict
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A Woman Caught In Adultery
Teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. John 8:3 John chapter 8 begins by saying that Jesus h
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Everyone Has Sinned, But Jesus Sets Us Free
"For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Je
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Cry Out To God In Times Of Trouble
I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! Psalm 77:1 I've experienced times when praying to the Lord that seemed like my prayers bounc
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