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Rejoice In the Lord!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Doug

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). This passage has the weight of a command and not just  a request. We are commanded to rejoice in the Lord always, but one might ask what does … Continue reading →

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Watch and Pray

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Doug

  After praying fervently the night He was betrayed, Jesus returned to where His apostles were and found them sleeping. He said to them: “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh … Continue reading →

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Modern Idolatry

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Doug

How does one define idolatry or the worship of idols in these modern times? The Jews, during the times of the prophets and judges, were often guilty of falling down to worship the gods of the people they had displaced … Continue reading →

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Spiritual vs. Carnal

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Doug

Read Romans 8:1-17. It seems clear from these verses that to be carnal is to live according to the flesh while the alternative is to be Spiritual or live according to the Spirit. If we regard the things of this … Continue reading →

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Psalm 15

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Doug

The Psalm asks the question “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?” This is not just the person who comes to church services whenever the doors are opened and is accepted there, but … Continue reading →

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