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Author: Pastor Tony

“God, who delivers me”

The moral of the Little Engine That Could is to believe in oneself. Today’s scripture lessons teach us to believe not in man who could not but in the Great God who can. Romans 7:21-25 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 […]
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In Persecutions, I am Strong…

Nineteenth century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is believed to have first penned the saying, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” Today we hear in the scripture lessons, from many centuries earlier, about how God strengthens us in persecution. Deuteronomy 30:4-10 Even if you have been
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Magdalene (12 Women Series)

They say, “Out with the bad and in with the good.” The scriptures for today say, “Out with evil and in with God.” 1 Samuel 16:14-17, 21-23 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 15 Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil […]
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Uncrushed

Time Pressure Can Squeeze the Truth, is the title of a Wall Street Journal article about how quick responses tend to be less honest. Today’s scripture readings speak about a truth from God that endures under pressure.  Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished
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