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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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"Like Roman Soldiers"  Isn't it time to take off the camouflage and let your light shine?
"Bid Me Come" Like Peter who waited for Christ to call, we must wait on Christ's call
"Being Single-minded" Purity of heart is to have a singular will turned toward God
"The Divinity of Christ" What each of the disciples saw as Christ walked on the water
"Splendor in the Grass" Even so, some are given 30, some 60, and some 100 fold
"The Good Shepherd" A retelling of Psalm 23 about how the Shepherd keeps coming
"Calling Down Fire" Christ's rebuke to the disciples when denied lodging in Samaria
"The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Pride" Pride can be double-sided, so remain wary of it
"The Sacrificial Life" The sacrificial life is about being willing to do what God asks
"You Gotta Have Faith" Faith is the shield that protects us from the arrows of sin
"Catch a Wave" Spreadng the "good news" to one person at a time, just like a wave
"The "Jason Bourne" of the Bible" Jesus changed the heart of Simon the Zealot
"The Fear of Righteous Judgment" Stories related to God's power and awe
"A Flu Shot for the Soul" Our Spirit is as susceptible to danger as our bodies
"Is it Sympathy or Empathy" The difference between sympathy and empathy
"Planting Turnips" Patience is not always a passive activity, as noted by Hannibal
"Are We Not All Beggars?" We are all mindless beggars in need of God's mercy
"Show, Don't Tell" Fellowship arises out of a love that we show for one another
"The Philosophy of Linus" Loving mankind is easier than loving individual people
"Tetelestai" The meaning behind one of Christ's last words spoken on the cross
"What We're Saved From" There's a reason Christ was given judgment over all
"The Walk of Life" The cross of self-denial is the walk that brings eternal life
"Muscles of Faith" Faith is proven on the battlefield of challenges we overcome
"Like a Child" To live as children like Jesus says is to be submissive like children
"Signposts" Little everyday miracles are signposts pointing us toward Jesus Christ
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"The Cross or the Throne" In your heart, who is on a cross and who is on a throne
"Summoned by God" We are summoned by God to worship together as one body
"Good Friday and Easter" A release from bondage and hope for a heavenly future
"Following the Crowd" Will your faith dissipate like the crowd from Palm Sunday?
"Struggling in the Waves" Christ is the solid ground under our feet in the waves
"Baby Sharks" Understanding the Bible can be a lot like playing with a child's toy
"Loud Words" Showing Satan what we mean by our loud words and actions
"Put Me In, Coach" Like pregnancy, sanctification is a condition and a process
"God's Tapestry" Letting God do the detailed work on the tapestry of our lives
"By Whose Will?" Learning you can't lead, you can only follow God's will for you
"Unconditional Trust" A father and his toddler son teach what is unconditional trust
"Judge Not" It's not about judging, but refraining from hypocrisy and condemnation
"The Mercy Seat" Getting stopped in traffic results in mercy from a police officer
"One-Another Ministries" Unity over union results in fellowship over proclamation
"The Legacy of Asaph" A little-known author of a Psalm urges honoring God
"Eyes on the Lion" Like animals on the savannah, we must watch out for evil
"The Fruit of the Spirit" The gulf between a crop of works and the fruit of the Spirit
"Feelings of Guilt" The Holy Spirit's job is to lead us to redemption, not toward guilt
"Becoming Christ-like" Sanctification is about becoming fully-formed, like a child
"Victory is Ours" The day Satan thought he had won, but found out he had lost
"The Love of a Mother" Mary's meeting with Simeon showed her a painful future
"God's Forgiveness" Our own scorecard should reveal failing grades, without Christ
"The Power of Prayer" We need less small prayers, instead caling on God's power
"Experiencing God" At some point we must stop inquiry and start experiencing God
"Who's In Control?" Job found out or tests don't come from God, but from Satan
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"To Patiently Endure" Patience and endurance always go together, until the very end
"We Would See Jesus" Is there a right way and a wrong way to worship? Absolutely
"Under God's Protection" The children of God don't believe in coincidence or luck
"The True Church" Is the church full of sinners and hypocrites? Yes, thank goodness
"Agape Love" What do we truly know of agape love, the love practiced by our God
"On Subduing the Earth" Proper use of our earth is found in two words: loving use
"Go and Do Likewise" Cream-and-sugar Christianity can lead to justifying our giving
"Eyes on the Prize" Any soldier must have sight in order to see to avoid his enemies
"To Boldly Go" Where are the Captain Kirks when it comes to preaching the Gospel
"Always Near" In our darkest hours, God is always present to support and guide us
"All You Need is Love" Provoking one another to love shows love is an active pursuit
"Drenched in the Holy Spirit" The Spirit is sent by God to open our eyes to Christ
"Golden Calves" We cling to many idols that can stain our soul and wreck our hearts
"An Unchanging God" God's truth remains the same as He also remains unchanged
"Let it Stand" An editing mark know to writers helps us grasp what judgment means
"Broken Tractors " For those days when exhaustion takes over, there is always hope
"Bend the Knee" One day all will kneel before God so we might as we'll practice now
"God Always Provides" Family is a covenant we make with God, so He will provide
"Sleep Well on a Windy Night" Is something breaking your peace with the Father?
"What'cha Doin'?" Be careful what you might be doing when God suddenly appears
"Dropping Napkins" Saying a blessing before a meal should never be embarrassing
"Beware the Fisherman" Satan has a many baits with which to catch unaware fish
"Holy Moments" Holy moments are rare—they are manifestations of God in our lives
"Broken Vessels" We all have cracks and we should let God fill them with meaning
"Starting Right" How you start your day, or any project, must depend on Christ first
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"Resolutions" You can't just decide to change, it comes at you and knocks you down
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