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“All four Gospels mention there were doubters after Jesus rose from the dead,” David Faust writes. “Still today, when we gather on Easter to celebrate the resurrection, doubters mingle with the worshipers. . . .”
Application
April 2 | Application (‘Mud on Your Coat’)
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“In the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry,” David Faust writes, “several details stir my curiosity. . . .”
March 26 | Application (‘Services Even God Doesn’t Want to Attend’)
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What if the Lord himself doesn’t like our worship services and would rather not attend? Through the prophet Amos, God left no doubt how he felt about the Israelites’ gatherings. . . .
March 19 | Application (‘The Lowest Point on Earth’)
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When you find yourself in low places—morally, physically, relationally, or circumstantially—the God of grace is able to repair your “broken walls” and restore what seems ruined (Amos 9:11). . . .
March 12 | Application (‘A Guide for the Journey’)
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Last fall I led a group on a Holy Land tour, but I should qualify the word “led.” My job was to lead devotions, encourage travelers, and provide biblical insights along the way. But our group also needed a leader who knew the customs, language, and traffic patterns of Israel and Jordan. We needed a guide! . . .
March 5 | Application (‘The Older Ones First’)
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An unholy part of us—with a careless attitude about sin—wants to do whatever we please, hoping God will overlook our misdeeds. On the other hand, a guilty conscience makes us wonder if our sins are unpardonable, and that leads to despair. . . .
February 26 | Application (‘Pay Attention to What Matters Most’)
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Jesus warned about the folly of neglecting “the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness” (Matthew 23:23). Do we pay attention to the things that matter most?
February 19 | Application (‘Putting Others First’)
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Self-centeredness weakens leadership, but unselfishness amplifies it. Effective leaders genuinely care about those they lead. Their goal is to serve, not to have others serve them. Jesus set the example. . . .
February 12 | Application (‘Living in Tense Times’)
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When you feel stressed out, it helps to recognize that some tensions are externally generated, some are internally generated, and some are actually healthy and lead to personal growth.