List of posts

  • I am really excited about next month’s theme: Pursuing Godliness! We are taking a deeper dive and journeying through the Word of God in regard to what Paul encouraged to Timothy and us:  But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11 What is Godliness?

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  • This blog series emphasizes the pursuit of righteousness over wealth and prosperity. It highlights the value of integrity and making righteous choices, even if it means having little wealth. The message is to prioritize God’s ways and moral values over material gain, emphasizing that integrity and righteousness are invaluable.

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  •  8 When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: 9 About sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; 11 and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.12 “I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear

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  • This blog series, “Pursue Righteousness,” emphasizes seeking the Kingdom of God and trusting in His provision, enabling us to live as heirs rather than striving by our own efforts. It reminds us to prioritize God’s Kingdom over worldly concerns, seeking His righteousness and reflecting the reality of Heaven on earth. Anxiety hinders this pursuit, but…

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  • The blog series “Pursue Righteousness” concludes with Psalm 15, emphasizing introspection in four areas: actions, words, attitudes, and concerns for justice. Acts of charity and care for the vulnerable define true religion, ensuring a solid, flourishing life. The text inspires reflection on genuine faith’s impact on personal conduct and treatment of others.

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  • The blog series “Pursue Righteousness” delves into the concept of lending and caring for the economically vulnerable in the context of Old Testament teachings. It highlights the importance of self-reflection on our priorities, including financial and personal resources, and challenges us to consider our attitudes towards poverty and abundance.

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  • We continue to the last portion of verse 4. who despises the one rejected by the Lordbut honors those who fear the Lord,who keeps his word whatever the cost, Psalm 15:4 David is giving us opportunity to do some deep holy introspection. Verse 4 is an introspection of looking at our attitude. We despise the practice and

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  • Yesterday we started our journey through verse 4 of Psalm 15. Yesterday we learned to despise sin and today we get a “but.” As David wrote this Psalm, he advises to give honor to those who fear the Lord. The Hebrew root word is kāḇaḏ. It means make honourable, honour, glorify, usually with human subject.

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  • The blog discusses pursuing righteousness and despising evil. It emphasizes introspection and rejecting sinful attitudes and actions. Despising evil does not mean hating people, but rather rejecting sin’s influence. The need to prioritize God’s truth over worldly values is highlighted, along with the importance of consistency in living a righteous life.

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  • who does not slander with his tongue,who does not harm his friendor discredit his neighbor, Psalm 15:3 This morning we continue our look into Psalms 15:3. David is describing the very people who God works His righteousness through. Yesterday we looked over the first part of the verse and discovered that righteousness is not gossiping

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