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Matthew 1 – Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus proves that God is in control and keeps His promises. God redeems the unredeemable and gives people with a messy past grace, mercy, hope, and a future. No one is beyond the love of God. He will use anyone who comes to Him. The Messiah came to save sinners and give them a new purpose.…
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Paul writes to help these people develop a deep inner strength that helps in times of difficulty. We must possess a heart of gratitude. Prayer needs to be as natural as breathing. Every day, we must rejoice in who God is and what He has done in our lives. These three elements are essential to Christian growth.…
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Romans 13 / Titus 3 We are incredibly privileged to live in a democracy where we are allowed a voice in our Government. To represent our heavenly citizenship well, we must actively pray and support our Government in embracing Biblical values. We must teach our children honor and respect for authority by modeling a life that practices honor.…
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Jeremiah 29:7 - Jesus was incredibly political, but He focused on the Kingdom of Heaven and not the cities of men. God calls us to be ambassadors of His Kingdom in the world. His Kingdom is one of unity, love, and obedience to God. Represent Jesus well during this election. Vote this week to help God’s Kingdom and your country prosper.…
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1 Peter 5:12-14 – Peter focuses on 3 things essential to a life of peace when faced with hardship and persecution. He reminds us to surround ourselves with a community of believers. Peter wants us to treasure the grace that God has shown us. He challenges us to love and focus on the needs of others. As you leave this morning, I pray that you experi…
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1 Peter 5:5,6 – Peter reminds us that a servant's heart is one of the keys to enduring difficult times. Gratitude guides our focus and is essential for our mental well-being. Humility builds a foundation to see difficult situations from a proper perspective. He challenges everyone to clothe themselves in humility and serve someone this week. Go and…
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1 Peter 4:12-19 = Don't be surprised when difficulty or testing comes. It is an opportunity to draw closer to the heart of God, and He is suffering with you. It is easy to want to retaliate when wronged, but our response should reflect the character of Christ and glorify Him. Let's trust Him with everything this week.…
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1 Peter 4:7-11 = Peter challenges people to implement 6 attitudes reflecting Christ. A balanced life does not react; it is spirit-controlled and involves serving and loving others. The life that Peter describes honors & glorifies God. It is a life that allows people to see God in us. I pray that we each live that type of life this week.…
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1 Peter 3:13-17 = Peter challenges us to reshape our hearts to focus on Christ rather than our fears, concerns, and circumstances. As you have opportunity, share with others the hope that you have Christ. When people see our walk, may it be filled with a gentle firmness that our lives are centered and sourced in something other than the events of t…
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John 21 = We need to learn that we are not walking this journey alone. Jesus is on the shore, watching and desiring for us to look to Him. He is patient, loving, and forgiving. He offers hope when you see hopelessness. He focuses on your future, not your failure. Follow Him with your whole heart.Di Jim Thomas
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1 Peter 03:7 – Peter challenges husbands to know and honor their wives. God commands us to treat them as valuable and vital in our spiritual growth. Failure to obey this command comes at a high price in the life of a Christian Husband. God refuses to hear the prayers of a husband who does not honor his wife.…
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2nd Peter 1:6,7 = As we become aware of God at work in our lives, we focus on God around us. An awareness of God allows us to love and serve the people God puts in our lives. Serving people also draws us closer to loving and serving God. Doing the things Peter encourages us to do is how we grow in the Christian life. Go and grow this week.…
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2nd Peter 1:6b – Perseverance is mandatory in the Christian life. Everyone will be tested because God is interested in developing our character. He has a purpose and a plan for your life. Your challenge will be never to quit but to finish strong regardless of life's circumstances. Serve Him this week with your whole heart.…
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2nd Peter 1:5 – Faith, Virtue, and Goodness are the first steps to genuine Christian growth. Peter reminds us that the journey begins with our faith (a personal relationship with Christ). Our next step is determining that we want to pursue the life of excellence that God wants for us. A life of knowing what God wants for us is established and sourc…
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1 Peter 02:18-22 – Peter reminds people that life will not be fair, but life is not about them or their “rights.” Life is about serving God faithfully regardless of our circumstances. Most of the time that will involve being mistreated. God calls us to represent Him and not us. Submitting our lives to God’s hand is not optional for the believer but…
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Mothers Day 2024 - Proverbs 31 1-10 = Lemuel’s mom offers some great real world advice to her son. She reminds him to develop a servant’s heart. She challenges him to set healthy boundaries and to have a compassionate heart to the less fortunate. These 3 characteristics are foundational to raising the next generation.…
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1 Peter 02:9-12 – We belong to God; therefore, He can do whatever He wants with our lives. He wants to use us as a light in a very dark world. We have to stay away from things that hurt our souls. Our lives should reflect God in such a way that it is beautiful and appealing to people who live in a dark, messed up world.…
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1 Peter 02:1-3—Peter reminds his readers that a horizontal relationship with God is essential to a vertical relationship with God. Christian growth is assumed, and it involves a steady diet of reading and applying God’s Word to our lives. Christ's followers must get rid of the things that hurt our relationships with other people so that we can be t…
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1 Peter 1:3-9 – Christians possess a living hope sourced in the person of Jesus. We have an incredible inheritance that waits for us. While on this earth, our faith will be tested and refined. Times of testing allow us the opportunity to experience God's presence before the time that we live permanently in His presence. Rejoice because a great futu…
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1 Peter 1:1, 2 – Peter does not allow his past failures to define him. He focuses on what God has done and is doing in His life. He reminds God's people that God has selected them and has a plan for their lives. God's people need to trust and obey God because we are strangers in this world.Di Jim Thomas
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Matthew 5 – The Beatitudes starts with the characteristics of people who need God and desire righteousness (They mourn, hunger, are meek, and are poor in Spirit. It ends with people who possess righteousness (people of mercy, peace, and purity). These people will often face persecution for their lifestyle. It should not come as a surprise but rathe…
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Matthew 5 – A person of mercy is more forgiving, understanding, and compassionate. Jesus demands that His followers become people of mercy because they have received mercy. He condemns an attitude that desires and longs for judgment. I pray that we act more like Christ and less like the Pharisees this week. Blessed are the merciful for they WILL be…
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Matthew 5 – A meek person chooses humility over ambition & authority. Meek people are not always passive but respond with appropriate anger when needed. Meek people have confidence and trust in their God. They allow God to work out His plan in His time, in His way. The world does not squeeze them into its mold; their God molds them.…
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Matthew 5 – A genuinely blessed understands mourning is part of life. Blessing starts with mourning for your sin and the need for a savior. Mourning is required as a part of the Christian journey. If we are going to be like Christ genuinely, then we realize sorrow and grief are necessary for growth. Ultimately, our goal on this earth is to see othe…
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Matthew 5 – A truly blessed man recognizes He needs God and begs God to be a part of His life. He places his complete trust in God and depends on God completely. He desperately needs God every day. How much of your day acknowledges that you are totally dependent of God? That is test of being poor in spirit.…
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Matthew 5 – Jesus invites the crowd to join Him in a new way of living. The principles he teaches are contrary to the way of the world. He encourages all of us to join Him in living life as He designed it to be experienced. Be blessed and happy in your approach to life this week.Di Jim Thomas
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Isaiah 43 – Tomorrow, we will change the calendar to 2024. But every day is a new opportunity. Each day represents an opportunity for a “do-over”. It is an opportunity to take ownership and change our focus from our circumstances to our God. Walk in faith this coming year and allow God to help you live life as God intended.…
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Luke 2 – The Christmas story is a story of hope. It provided salvation for everyone willing to accept God's great gift. It cost Jesus everything and me nothing. I pray that you have the assurance and hope that comes with accepting the gift of salvation. May each of us share the story of Christmas with a world that desperately needs Christ.…
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Genesis 3:15 – Biblical hope is centered on certainty, not possibility. It does change the reality of your present world. Biblical hope changes the focus of your current world to the certainty of the future. Hope patiently waits for the day that what you believe by faith you now experience in real-time.…
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