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Encourage One Another
Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and...
dave57pope
Feb 122 min read
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By Faith, I Promise
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given...
dave57pope
Feb 112 min read
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Resist
Resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your brothers in the world. - 1 Peter 5:9...
dave57pope
Feb 102 min read
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The Price of Leadership
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over...
dave57pope
Feb 91 min read
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Be Alert!
Be sober! Be on the alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. - 1 Peter...
dave57pope
Feb 81 min read
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Be Strong and Do It
Realize now that Yahweh has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it. - 1 Chronicles 28:10 Near the end of his...
dave57pope
Feb 71 min read
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Keep Casting
... casting all your care upon Him, because He cares about you. - 1 Peter 5:7 Have you ever loaned someone something and never seen it...
dave57pope
Feb 61 min read
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Worship Is Not A Place
For David said, "The Lord God of Israel has given rest to His people, and He has come to stay in Jerusalem forever. Â Also, the Levites no...
dave57pope
Feb 51 min read
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Humble Yourselves
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time.... - 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves...
dave57pope
Feb 41 min read
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Succession
When David was old and full of days, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. - 1 Chronicles 23:1 One of the most difficult...
dave57pope
Feb 31 min read
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Older and Thankful
Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God...
dave57pope
Feb 21 min read
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The Aim of Our Service
But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "You have shed much blood and have waged great wars. You shall not build a house to My name,...
dave57pope
Feb 11 min read
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C'est Assez!
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. - 1 Peter 5:4 "Assez" is the french word for "enough;"...
dave57pope
Jan 312 min read
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Lay It All Down
But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for Yahweh what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt...
dave57pope
Jan 291 min read
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All Must Follow
... not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. - 1 Peter 5:3 Is the church an army? Yes. Is the church...
dave57pope
Jan 281 min read
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Our Merciful God
Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is very great, but do not let me...
dave57pope
Jan 272 min read
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Shepherding
... shepherd God's flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to God's [will]; not for the money but...
dave57pope
Jan 262 min read
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It's Not in the Numbers
Satan stood up against Israel and incited David to count [the people of] Israel. - 1 Chronicles 21:1 There are many things that a leader...
dave57pope
Jan 241 min read
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Think Like a Missionary
Therefore, as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of the Messiah, and also a participant in the glory about to be revealed, I...
dave57pope
Jan 231 min read
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No Coasting
In the spring when kings march out [to war], Joab led the army and destroyed the Ammonites' land. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but...
dave57pope
Jan 221 min read
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