So, by now you’re asking, Gary, how are you going to wrangle a devotional out of coffee, especially when so many people abhor the stuff? Well, here goes…
Category: Worship
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A Worship Box
I often learn new insights into God’s Word when I read familiar verses in a different translation. I am not saying that the meaning is changed. Instead, I am saying it’s like when we hear a familiar hymn sung by a person from a different country. The singer brings an interesting accent, phrasing, and emphasis. […]
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Between My Ears
33 Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him [Jesus] and told him what she had done. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Mark 5:33–34 […]
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Between My Ears
As we head into warmer temperatures, I’m reminded of the value of shade. On a hot summer day, we seek out a shadow. It may be found under a tree or a beach umbrella or even on the shaded side of a building. When we find it, we know it. We are instantly refreshed. One […]
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Between My Ears
“For our sake he [God] made him [Jesus] to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him [Jesus] we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Notice in this verse that, by placing our faith in Jesus we receive perfect righteousness. Jesus is the actual, perfect righteousness of God. When we […]
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Between My Ears
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not your peace at my tears! For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like all my fathers.”Psalm 39:12 Sometimes we need to lean back in our chairs, look off into the distance, and think about God, His Word, and His way […]
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Between My Ears
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not your peace at my tears! For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like all my fathers.”Psalm 39:12 Sometimes we need to lean back in our chairs, look off into the distance, and think about God, His Word, and His way […]
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Between My Ears
I was reminded again today of a marvelous benefit we receive when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. That benefit is the ability to worship God. I think this privilege is often taken for granted. We forget that worshiping God is part of the “so great a salvation.” (Hebrews 2:3)” Only people that […]