Category: Voice of Truth
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But God’s Truth…
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith. But God’s…
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But God is the Strength…
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 But God showed His great love for us… But God snatched me from the jaws of death… But God intended it for good… But God did not give David into Saul’s hands… Goodness, I simply cannot get enough of…
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But God Did Not Give…
David stayed in the desert strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands. 1 Samuel 23:14 These “but God” verses just floor me every time! Today, let’s look at another famous “but God” moment, 1 Samuel 23:14. Prior to…
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But God Intended…
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20 Ok, if you’ve been reading along since Saturday, you’ll know by now that I’m fascinated lately with the concept of “but God”. We can blame the SAT Prep that I’m doing with…
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3-25-23 Saturday Encouragement
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending…
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Peace that Passes Understanding
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Every time I read Philippians 4:6-7 something new stands out to me. I turn there often because…
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Saturday Encouragement 3-18-23
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 No matter where we go, no matter what happens in our lives, the love of God is constant, the direction of God consistent. His Word provides us with universal…
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Not Lucky, Blessed
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God… Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Though my favorite color…
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Embracing When God Says “Don’t”: Part 2
A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 2 Timothy 2:24-25 Yesterday we explored the opportunity to embrace God’s “don’ts”…
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Embracing When God Says “Don’t”
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Psalm 119:1 I participated in a study once in which the author encouraged us to look at every “Don’t” in the Bible and read it as “Don’t hurt yourself”. For example, many might read Ephesians 5:18 as “Do not get drunk with wine” and feel…
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