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Today is the first Sunday of Advent.
2, 3 John, Jude; Proverbs 22:1-8
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C.S. Lewis was born on this day 110 years ago. Lewis is the author of two of the most influential books in my life: Mere Christianity and Screwtape Letters. Max McLean, dramatist and narrator of the NIV Bible on BibleGateway.com, has adapted Screwtape Letters for the stage. He is performing it at the Mercury Theater in Chicago from November 30 through January 4. Click here to watch a preview.
C.S. Lewis was born on this day 110 years ago. Lewis is the author of two of the most influential books in my life: Mere Christianity and Screwtape Letters. Max McLean, dramatist and narrator of the NIV Bible on BibleGateway.com, has adapted Screwtape Letters for the stage. He is performing it at the Mercury Theater in Chicago from November 30 through January 4. Click here to watch a preview.
Daniel 10-12; Proverbs 19:1-15
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Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (Daniel 12:3)
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (Daniel 12:3)
Many today seek stardom by trying to get into the media spotlight. But a young Jewish captive achieved “stardom” in a better way.
When Daniel and his friends were taken captive by a ruthless invading nation, it was unlikely that they would be heard from again. But the godly young men soon distinguished themselves as intelligent and trustworthy.
When the king had a dream that his wise men could not repeat nor interpret, he condemned them to death. After a night of prayer with his friends, Daniel received from God the content of the dream and its interpretation. As a result, the king promoted Daniel to be his chief advisor (see Dan. 2).
If the story ended there, it would be remarkable enough. But some scholars believe that Daniel’s influence in Babylon made people aware of messianic prophecies about a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. Daniel’s teaching may have been the reason that 500 years later wise men from the East followed a star to a remote and unfamiliar part of the world to find an infant King, worship Him, and return to their country with the good news of God’s incredible journey to earth (Matt. 2:1-12).
By turning others to righteousness, we too become stars that will shine forever. — Julie Ackerman Link
Ezekiel 43-45; Proverbs 16:12-21
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How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to choose understanding rather than silver! (Proverbs 16:16)
And if you can find wisdom in chocolate, how can it get any better?!
How much better to get wisdom than gold,
to choose understanding rather than silver! (Proverbs 16:16)
And if you can find wisdom in chocolate, how can it get any better?!
Wisdom In Hot Chocolate
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Ezekiel 34-36; Proverbs 15:12-21
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Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? 3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. (Ezekiel 34:2-4)
If Starbucks marketed like a church . . .
Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? 3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. (Ezekiel 34:2-4)
If Starbucks marketed like a church . . .
Psalms 131-133
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From today's Bible reading . . .
How good and pleasant it is
when God's people live together in peace! (Psalm 133:1)
From today's news . . .
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From today's Bible reading . . .
How good and pleasant it is
when God's people live together in peace! (Psalm 133:1)
From today's news . . .
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1 Peter 1-5; Proverbs 15:1-11
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Truth for Life is featuring a sermon series by Alistair Begg on the book of First Peter. Click here for more information and to listen.
Truth for Life is featuring a sermon series by Alistair Begg on the book of First Peter. Click here for more information and to listen.
Ezekiel 22-24; Proverbs 13:13-25
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Election Day 2008.
Finally. After the longest, most expensive campaign season in the history of our nation, probably any nation, we will elect a new president today.
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20)
Today's Bible reading has many pertinent and sobering reminders as to what God expects from leaders.
Election Day 2008.
Finally. After the longest, most expensive campaign season in the history of our nation, probably any nation, we will elect a new president today.
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20)
Today's Bible reading has many pertinent and sobering reminders as to what God expects from leaders.
James 1-5; Proverbs 12:15-28
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Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! —James 2:12-13
From Shakespeare . . .
All Saints Day
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! —James 2:12-13
From Shakespeare . . .
The quality of mercy is not strain'd,Sadly, mercy was not shown to many Christian martyrs.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
'T is mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes
The throned monarch better than his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred sway,
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show likest God's,
When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That in the course of justice none of us
Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy;
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render
The deeds of mercy. —William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"
All Saints Day
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