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2 Peter 3:8 – “Two Questions”?

Absorbing God’s Word “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” 2 Peter 3:8 Applying God’s Word There was a time … Continue reading

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Titus 2:11-12 – “100 Times” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.” Titus … Continue reading

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Philippians 4:12-13 – “Down But Not Out”?

Absorbing God’s Word “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether … Continue reading

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Psalm 118:23 – “It’s God’s Doing”?

Absorbing God’s Word “The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118:23 Applying God’s Word Years ago, an editor for The River News Herald in Rio Vista asked to print the “The Challenge” in the Faith section of … Continue reading

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John 3:16 – “Me and Billy Graham”?

Absorbing God’s Word “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16 Applying God’s Word Billy Graham died at age 99, last Wednesday. His favorite … Continue reading

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Ecclesiastes 9,10 & 12 – “Two Are Better” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. Ecclesiastes 9,10 … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:5 – “His Eyes”?

Absorbing God’s Word “The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” Matthew 11:5 Applying God’s Word This scripture is … Continue reading

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John 5: 8-9 – “Impossible”?

Absorbing God’s Word “Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.” John 5:8 Applying God’s Word God has been doing the impossible since the … Continue reading

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James 5:14 – “The Sick”

Absorbing God’s Word “Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14 Applying God’s Word This is one … Continue reading

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Mark 2: 22 – “New Wine” ?

Absorbing God’s Word “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined.” Mark 2: 22 Applying God’s Word It was 1987 and I … Continue reading

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