Category Archives: faith

sometimes God says no

2 Corinthians 12:1-10.  As I write this, I am going through a severe spiritual battle.  Something that I really expected to happen has not happened.  Like Paul and his thorn in the flesh, I have prayed many times about this, … Continue reading

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joyful noise

  Psalm 98.  With earthquakes, tsunamis and wars and strife all around us, is it appropriate to make a joyful noise to the LORD?  Yes, because of what he has done for this planet.  He has been faithful to Israel … Continue reading

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they heard his voice

Psalm 95.  The Israelites heard God’s voice one day,and he said “keep going, I will sustain you.”  But all their fear said “we have no water. ”  Later, they heard his voice, and it said “take the land.” But their … Continue reading

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the ear planter hears, the eye former sees

Psalm 94.  LORD, I am in the wilderness again this morning, I cannot see my deliverance. But You hear my cry because you planted the ear;  you see my need, because you formed the eye. Thank you for reminding me … Continue reading

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prayer and God’s plan

Romans 15:14-33.  Paul asked the Roman Christians to pray for him. He knew what God wanted – that his ministry might be completed.  What he didn’t know was whether or not he would be delivered from the Jews who were … Continue reading

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preserving our brothers’ faith

Romans 14.  The church in Rome consisted of fellowships and families dedicated to Christ, some of which were Gentile in  origin, and others Jewish, and others Gentiles who had been associated with Judaism before accepting Jesus as Messiah.  While all … Continue reading

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one way

Romans 9:30-10:21.  God planted a foundation stone dead center in Zion. His name is Jesus.  All the LORD asks of anyone is that he believe in him.  The Gentiles had not pursued righteousness by means of following the Old Testament … Continue reading

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the unthinkable

Romans 4.  Abraham put his faith in the God who promised him the unthinkable. He would become the father of many nations because he chose to believe what God promised.  Abraham’s faith would have been a ridiculous thing if there … Continue reading

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the means of salvation

Romans 3:21-31.  Right standing with God is not bought by means of being part of any ethnic group — not even those who were given the Mosaic law.  It is a gift that God has given to those who have … Continue reading

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the worrier’s psalm

Psalm 46 is not a psalm for the warrior, but a psalm for the worrier. It’s for those of us that tend to be overwhelmed by anxiety when trouble comes. The sons of Korah highlight two different kinds of worry-producing … Continue reading

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