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Shamgar’s Secret (1)

'...Shamgar...killed six hundred...Philistines with an ox goad...' Judges 3:31 NKJV The Bible says, '...Shamgar...killed six hundred...Philistines with an ox goad; and he also delivered Israel.' (Judges 3:31 NKJV) Shamgar was just a farmer who owned a field, but he was willing to fight for it. His odds weren't good: 600 to 1. But he beat [...]

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Wonder and Worship

'Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool...' Psalm 99:5 NKJV Never lose your sense of wonder, or you'll lose your motivation for worship. Unless you believe God is all-powerful, ever-present and approachable, you'll live in a state of anxiety believing that everything depends on you. You'll shrink from sharing your faith in [...]

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Keep Bending and Shaping The Twig

'These words which I command you...teach them diligently to your children.' Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NKJV On Father's Day a pastor was making the point that it's not enough to 'talk the talk,' you must also 'walk the walk.' He said, 'It doesn't matter what you tell your kids, they'll turn out just like you. That scares [...]

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Is There Someone You Need to Forgive?

'...forgiving one another...even as Christ forgave you...' Colossians 3:13 NKJV The greatest power you have over anyone who hurts you is the power of forgiveness. When you say, 'I forgive, and no longer hold it against you', both sides are set free from the negative bond that exists between you. But there's more: we also [...]

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Your Work Matters to God (3)

'Work...as...for the Lord...' Colossians 3:23 NLT Dr Adrian Rogers said, 'God takes ordinary people and gives them power to do extraordinary things. Whether you put hub caps on tyres...key in data...dig ditches or wash dishes, ?Work...as...for the Lord...?(Colossians 3:23 NLT) Jesus' home was the cottage of a working man. Mending ploughs or mending souls, Jesus [...]

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Your Work Matters to God (2)

'The Lord demands fairness in...business... He sets the standard.' Proverbs 16:11 NLT The Human Resources Director was taken aback when he heard what the job applicant asked to be paid. 'You certainly expect to be compensated well for a beginner.' The applicant replied, 'Well sure, work is a lot harder when you don't know what [...]

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Your Work Matters to God (1)

'...My Father never stops working, and so I keep working, too.' John 5:17 NCV A salesman stopped to visit a client and was amazed to find a big dog emptying wastebaskets. 'All part of the job!' the dog said cheerfully. 'Does your boss know how fortunate he is to have a talking dog?' the salesman [...]

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