Monthly Archives: February 2012

Released from Bondage

Recently I was reading through the story of the rescue of the Israelites from Egypt. After being enslaved for four hundred years, they saw the miraculous intervention of God Almighty. Although Pharaoh was completely uncooperative, the Lord demonstrated that He … Continue reading

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Wounded… by a Companion?

“It is not an enemy who taunts me—then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me—then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. … Continue reading

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Turning the Other Cheek

Recently, I have heard a couple different people speak of turning the other cheek. Their use of the phrase, though, indicated they really didn’t understand the concept. They used it to suggest that someone who had been wronged should just … Continue reading

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Active Prayer

I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf (Romans 15:30). As I read this verse recently, I was … Continue reading

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“We Need Mentors”

I recently was privileged to attend a small gathering of key people involved in worship. Of the 35 people there, there were folks from 15 different states and two other countries. A lot happened during the two days together. One … Continue reading

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