Ezekiel 47-48 / 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 / Psalm 119:49-64 / Proverbs 28:12-13 Relationships are what form our character and worldview. How we treat others proves our character and worldview. We learn more effectively when we can practice what we’re learning with others. It does no good to read about concepts in books but never walk …
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Ezekiel 45:13-46:24 / 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 / Psalm 119:33-48 / Proverbs 28:11 Those who are humble and teachable are more successful than those who are not. As a teacher / coach / mentor of others, my favorite type of person to walk alongside is the one who listens and acts upon what she or he …
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Ezekiel 44:1-45:12 / 1 Peter 1:1-12 / Psalm 119:17-32 / Proverbs 28:8-10 In reading about the priesthood in the Temple being restored in Ezekiel a mixture of emotions was swirling around in my heart. When Ezekiel, who was born as one in line for the priesthood but was serving as a prophet in Israel, describes …
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Ezekiel 42-43 / James 5 / Psalm 119:1-16 / Proverbs 28:6-7 Some churches practice the laying on of hands for various reasons. Prayers are normally offered when hands are laid upon someone. These prayers are for healing, encouragement, sending someone out on a short-term or long-term mission or endeavor, or releasing someone into a ministry. …
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Ezekiel 40:28-41:26 / James 4 / Psalm 118:19-29 / Proverbs 28:3-5 Many of us have struggled with jealousy. If you haven’t, that’s great! Jealousy, envy: wanting what someone else has. These are all common sins, and most people deal with them at some level. Let’s define jealousy and envy according to Merriam Webster. Jealousy means, …
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Ezekiel 39:1-40:27 / James 2:18-3 / Psalm 118:1-18 / Proverbs 28:2 Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name? Or have you studied history to find people with your name; to find out who they were and what they accomplished? When it comes to our name, not all of us have a biblical …
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Ezekiel 37-38 / James 1:19-2:17 / Psalm 117 / Proverbs 28:1 As one who has been a Christian since age 5 and I have been in church all my life. I have seen a lot of things happen in the Church. I was born into a family that attended the Methodist Church. At the age …
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Ezekiel 35-36 / James 1:1-18 / Psalm 116 / Proverbs 27:23-27 I have talked from time to time about hard times, trials, difficulties, etc. No one really wants to talk about the sad or bad things that happen, but maybe we should. If we would talk about them, we could find sense in them. No …
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Ezekiel 33-34 / Hebrews 13 / Psalm 115 / Proverbs 27:21-22 Think of the strongest person you know. Hercules, Marvel superheroes like; The Hulk, Captain America, or even your dad or mom. What about your friend who lost her husband, or survived a scary diagnosis? Strength takes different forms; some people are strong physically, some …
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Ezekiel 29-30 / Hebrews 11:32-12:13 / Psalm 112 / Proverbs 27:17 When my daddy left earth (yes, I realize I speak of him often; he was an amazing person!), I first laughed because I knew he was seeing the face of his Savior, then I bawled because I am a daddy’s girl to my very …
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