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Pagans aren’t the only ones who worship idols. God’s covenant people sometimes make the same mistake. . . .
Application
June 4 | Application (‘Overcoming Our Reluctance to Serve God’)
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If you ever feel unsure about stepping into a service or leadership role, you are in good company. . . .
May 28 | Application (‘New Every Morning’)
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Some of us roll out of bed at sunrise and hit the ground running, while others take a while to get going. For night people, “A.M.” stands for “Already Morning?” . . . Have you ever wondered what God does every morning?
May 21 | Application (‘We’re Meant to Lament’)
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The book of Lamentations is an acrostic poem where the verses begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet. Jeremiah wept “from A to Z” . . .
May 14 | Application (‘Searching for God in Times of Pain’)
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How should we handle times of mourning when joy disappears? Where is God in painful times?
May 7 | Application (‘When the Gold Loses Its Luster’)
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It’s surprising when precious metals like silver and gold serve as examples of “perishable things,” but the blood of Christ is far more precious. Gold can lose its luster.
April 30 | Application (‘Give the Lord Your MVP’)
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“To sports fans, MVP means Most Valuable Player,” David Faust writes. “[But] what if those letters stood for Most Valuable Possession? . . . Would you give your Most Valuable Possession to the Lord? . . .”
April 23 | Application (‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way’)
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In a culture obsessed with personal empowerment, the Lord offers a unique alternative to control. It’s called “surrender.”
April 16 | Application (‘The Messiness of Ministry’)
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Do you ever shake your head and sigh, ‘Why is this world such a mess?’” David Faust asks. “Do you wish everyone would just get their act together and do what they’re supposed to do? . . .”