October (40)

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October 10, 2023

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 5-6 Meditation Verses: 6:6-10 Godliness with contentment is great gain. My greatest desire needs to be to grow in godliness, not grow my bank account or earthly assets. I came into the world with nothing, and I will leave the world…

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October 9, 2023

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 3-4 Meditation Verses: 3:8-9 This is a high standard for deacons. They have many of the same requirements as elders, and they must hold firmly to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. What are the deep truths…

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The Power of Humility

A woman desperate for the healing of her daughter. Jesus calls her a dog in refusal! How would you respond if you were the mother? Would you be offended? Wouldn't we all? We labor so hard and so long to build up our self-esteem, but…

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October 8, 2023

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:1-4 Paul wants us making requests and praying for everyone, especially kings and all those in authority, with thanksgiving, so that we could live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Paul links this to men…

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October 7, 2023

Passage Read: 2 Thessalonians 2-3 Meditation Verses: 3:7-9 This is a high bar. To work night and day, both to set an example and to provide for their own needs, even while Macedonian churches were sending gifts to aid them, that's exhausting. Did they take…

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