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Heart Ache, Part 2
with Stuart, Jill & Pete Briscoe from 'Telling the Truth' Sometimes we think that if we could only get what we want, we would finally be happy. Solomon thought that, too. He had a “getting” obsession, never denying himself anything he wanted, and he became “greater by far than anyone in… (click here to read more) 
Getting on Track
with Jill Briscoe from 'Telling the Truth for Women' What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading… (click here to read more) 
The Blessings of Spiritual Wisdom, Part 2
with Dr. Tony Evans from 'The Alternative' The Bible says that God is eager to give his people wisdom. So, why do so few of us take him up on that offer? In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how God can help us leverage the knowledge we’ve gained in order to make better decisions.click here to read more) 
Behold How He Loves
with Dr. James Boice from 'The Bible Study Hour' In this section of the Gospel of John, Jesus is turning to those who the Father has given him and teaching them. Dr. Boice deviates from a strict verse-by-verse exposition to deal with particularly important themes in greater depth. The clearest example… (click here to read more) 
Thanks-Giving
with Bob Russell, Tim Harlow, Rick Atchley, Ben Cachiaras, Aaron Brockett, and Gene Appel from 'The Christians Hour' Aarron Brockett, lead pastor of the Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, speaks on the subject of Thanks-Giving. God expects His people to be generous in their support of many causes because there are many serious needs in this world.click here to read more)
Profiles of the Prophets; The Series (7 of TBD)
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington
Moses – Mighty Prophet of Many Seasons (3 of 9) Focus Text: Exodus 32.15-19 "And Moses turned and went down from the mountain, and the two tablets of the Testimony were in his hand. The tablets were written on both sides; on the one side and on the other they were written. Now the tablets…(continue reading article)
God Is in Control
'The Way' from Kevin Pauley
He (Herod) had been very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians. Together they presented themselves before him, and having won over Blastus, who was in charge of the king's bedroom, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king's country. So on an appointed day, dressed…(continue reading article)
Looking Beyond the Surface
'Inspiration For You' from Randy Mitchell
When someone new comes into your life, do you use the time to really see them, or do you merely take what’s on the surface, give them their due, and move forward with whoever, and whatever else is included in your agenda? In other words, when was the last time you actually seized an opportunity to get…(continue reading article)
Additional Articles
• Assurance - 'Christ in You...'
Daily Light on the Daily Path
Morning / Evening Devotional — November 17
Thy thoughts are very deep.
We ... do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. — That ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ,… — ( click here to read more )
Charles Spurgeon's "Faith's Checkbook"
God Never Forsakes
"For the LORD will not cast off His people, neither will He forsake His inheritance." Psalms 94:14
No, nor will He cast even so much as one of them. Man has his castoffs, but God has none; for His choice is unchangeable, and His love is everlasting. None can find out a single person whom God has forsaken after having revealed Himself savingly to… — ( click here to read more )
Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening"
Morning and Evening for February 14
"And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life."
- 2 Kings 25:30
Jehoiachin was not sent away from the king's palace with a store to last him for months, but his provision was given him as a daily pension. Herein he well pictures…… — ( click here to read more )
Voice of the Lord
Devotional for 'Kislev 09'
The Akeydah (binding of Isaac) was an unparalleled trial for Abraham, but it also included an act with which he was already familiar. On Mount Moriah, Abraham built an "altar," as he had so often done in the Land of Promise.
Genuine worship requires us to offer "our best"; God does not desire merely our gifts—he desires us. By demanding Isaac, who… — ( click here to read more )
Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life
Rearended by a Baptist
This past Monday morning as I was heading up to the local coffee house, the Lock 'N Key, I took my usual route. I headed toward the downtown area of Georgetown by turning left onto Champion Way and then out to U. S. 62. Something odd happened as I got to the junction of Champion Way and 62. I was following a school…… — ( click here to read more )
'Every Day Light' with Selwyn Hughes
Our Code Is a Character
What other teacher has taken the Ten Commandments and had the right to add another commandment to them? But this is precisely what Jesus did, as we see from our text today. "A new command I give you," He said. "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." The Old Testament and other religious writings…… — ( click here to read more )
Morning and Evening with A.W. Tozer
Morning / Evening Devotional — November 17
Of all the people on the earth, the nation of Israel surely was the best prepared to receive the Christ of God. The children of Abraham, they were called to be a chosen people in an everlasting covenant with God, the Father. Yet they failed to recognize Jesus as Messiah and Lord. There is no doubt that theirs was the greatest moral blunder in the…
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The Believer's Daily Remembrancer
I will be as the dew unto Israel. - Hosea 14:5
I will be as the dew unto Israel. - Hosea 14:5 Our hearts by nature are like the dry, dead, and barren earth; there would be neither life, beauty, nor fruit, but for the grace of God. And even after regeneration, we are as much dependant upon God, as the earth in the east is dependant upon the dew. If there be no dew, there will be no fruit,…
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Where Is My Honor? Says God
Due to the excess of teaching on grace in the churches today, the thought of serving a God that might be a little demanding turns many people off.
Spontaneous Evangelism vs. Relational Evangelism
In modern American Christianity, one of the greatest needs that is facing the American Church is the need to reach the lost and bring the Gospel to those who will never enter a church building.
The Orientation and Disorientation of Caregivers
Caregivers struggle. They deserve care--not judgment for their fears, mistakes, or even their lifestyle. No one has ever argued me into a relationship. But there are those who loved me into one.
Money Troubles? Stop Worrying About It!
It's characteristic of people who don't know God to be anxious about money and all the problems that arise when it's running short. God is not uncaring, capricious, or unpredictable. He loves his children better than we love our own.
37 Best Gifts for Pastors
Are you searching for a gift for your pastor? Pastor Appreciation Month may have passed but with Christmas coming up soon, here are 37 suggestions that would make great gifts for pastors.
Pastor John Gray Unites With Megachurch Leaders to Push Bridging Racial Divide
After coming under heavy criticism from members of the black community for meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss prison reform and urban job creation, Pastor John Gray continued his push for change Wednesday when he gathered with several high-profile megachurch pastors to see how churches can lead the healing of the nation's racial divide.
4 Frustrating Things Christians Do
I have a few frustrating things that I wish I was clever enough to put into rhyme, so that they would hook into the memory of Christians. This is because remembering these few things could help the cause of the gospel.
We Have Some Idea What Americans Think About Abortion
Buzzfeed published an interesting article recently by Ema O'Connor, entitled "No One Really Knows What Americans Think About Abortion." O'Connor provides a detailed analysis of the recent polling on life issues.
Ask Chuck: Overcoming Holiday Comparisons
This has become a very emotional topic because our friends and family will likely be giving us very nice gifts at Christmas and we won't be able to do much for them this year.
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Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
the Week of Proper 27 / Ordinary 32
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Today in Christian History
1775
Anglican hymnwriter John Newton wrote in a letter: 'Rational assent may be the act of our natural reason; faith is the effect of immediate almighty power.'
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Daily Reading Plan
Bible-in-a-Year — NIV
Jeremiah 29-30; Psalm 133; James 5:
This is the text of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets and all the other people Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.(This was after King Jehoiachinand the queen mother, the court officials and the leaders of Judah and Jerusalem, the skilled workers and the artisans had gone into exile from Jerusalem.)He entrusted the letter to Elasah son of Shaphan and to…
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