This is My Father’s World
Luke 10:25-29 The concept of neighbor should be a simple one, but it has become complex and controversial. “Neighbor” might be the guy next door whose shrubs are on your property line. If you live in...
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Luke 10:30-37 Amongst the thousands of Ukrainians who fled the war in 2022, so too, have many Roma people. When stories of the unfair treatment of Ukrainian Roma at borders reached a village of...
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Leviticus 19:11-19 If you are like me, you look at Leviticus 19:16 and say, “Mission accomplished.” Maybe talking negatively about others is not your weakness, but the heart of this verse encompasses...
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Proverbs 27:9-14 Proverbs 27:10 is an interesting verse at first glance. When read within the wider context, one has the sense that this is simple wisdom. This is the practical, homespun,...
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Luke 7:1-10 The centurion was a man’s man, a man of wealth and power, and highly esteemed by his servants. Yet he responded to Jesus with humility. We glimpse his character—unique in his caring about...
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1 John 4:7-16 Motherhood has given Teanna a glimpse into the depths of God’s love for her. It is in those moments when one of her daughters says, “Mom, I love you” and she responds, “I love you more”...
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Psalm 15:1-5 Have you ever been surprised by generosity? Think about how generosity made you feel. How did it change your situation or your outlook? Psalm 15:5 speaks to us about a generosity that is...
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Luke 11:29-32 Jonah was not exactly enthusiastic about preaching a message of repentance in Nineveh. Only after foolishly running in the opposite direction did he finally fulfill his calling. The...
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Luke 11:33-36 Miranda has been fortunate enough to avoid needing to wear glasses or contacts. Her husband’s eyes, however, are a different story. Once she almost had to lead him by the hand through a...
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Luke 11:33-36 My family and I recently attended a planetarium show for nostalgia’s sake. A heaviness threatened to knock me out as the room went dark and a soothing voice educated us on the...
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2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Paul suffered greatly and was prepared for death around every corner, yet he did not lose heart. He continued to proclaim the good news day in and day out. How is that possible?...
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Ephesians 5:6-14 The evils of human trafficking and the often-accompanying struggles with addiction have ushered in a particularly pitch-black darkness in our world. If we’re honest, it can be...
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1 John 1:1-17 “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all” (v. 5). In the same way, believers cannot indulge in the sins of the world and live as people of light. Our lives will not produce...
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Psalm 119:105-112 I am horrible with directions. It is so bad that I panic internally when someone starts giving me verbal directions. I usually nod along desperately, hoping to receive the actual...
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Luke 12:1-12 What’s the biggest crowd you have been in? Was it a concert, sporting event, or maybe a local festival? Did you ever feel lost and alone in a large crowd? Crowds can be fun for the right...
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Luke 12:13-21 The early days of the pandemic are not so far behind us. Remember the fear? Remember the shelves stripped bare of food and cleaning supplies? A cashier in a check-out line commented on...
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Luke 12:22-34 There’s an old saying that says, “Worry is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” Of course, it’s easier to say than do. Telling...
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Matthew 6:24-34 Turn on the television or radio. Scroll through social media. Look around at signs, posters, and billboards everywhere. It doesn’t take long to realize that we are surrounded by ads...
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1 Timothy 4:1-10 There are some common phrases that you may have heard: “God helps those who help themselves.” “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” “This too shall...
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1 Timothy 6:1-10 Many popular religious programs, books, and speakers have promoted a set of beliefs that have become known as the prosperity gospel. This line of thinking tells you that God just...
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