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WAR—A WAY OF LIFE FOR A DIVIDED KINGDOM

A war of words, sneaky betrayals, and common gossip happens when God’s church divides into cliques who seek their own arrogant powers of influence while holding tightly to religious traditions—as if traditions are what saved them for eternity.  Yes, read … Continue reading

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ON GOD’S LAST NERVE IS NOT A PLACE TO BE

As an eight-year-old trying to grow up, I mostly knew where the “line” was; but that didn’t mean I didn’t try to test the limits of the line and cross it from time to time.  Most times, as the compliant, … Continue reading

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THE SHIFT FROM SELF TO GOD

“You have heard it said; but I say unto you…”—Jesus, (Matthew 5-7) Every person on the planet as done it more than once—followed our own hearts! Yes, this is the popular mantra of worldview thinkers, but it is a lie. … Continue reading

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NEW RULER; NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Each generation comes into relationships with what they have learned and seen demonstrated from their parents and grandparents.  It’s all we know, it’s our natural “go to” response—until we see what others do.  As we watch others who we want … Continue reading

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THE FATHER PROVIDES ALL THE SON NEEDS

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Down through the ages of reading about God’s chosen and anointed prophets, priests, and kings, we notice … Continue reading

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DOING THE MATH FOR THE RIGHT REASONS!

We just read yesterday of how David was disciplined by God for counting his warriors with pride—but in this case, David is counting with the right motivation of the heart!  He is counting how many Levites are still living among … Continue reading

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COUNTING AND COUNTED

“All present and accounted for, sir!” If counting was not important to God, the book of Numbers and Chronicles might not have made it among the collection of books called God’s Word, the Bible. “Count the cost before you build,” … Continue reading

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THE LEVITES: SET APART BY GOD

If you are still reading this daily manna blog, you among those with strong faith with endurance as we plough through all the names listed in Chronicles!  Thank you!  I know this has been laborious; but I also think that … Continue reading

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WHATS IN A NAME?

What is in a name placed upon an infant at birth? Plenty!  It is interesting how many people will go to the Bible to find a name for their soon to be born child.  Believers in God and follow in … Continue reading

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NAMED AND ACCOUNTED

Do any of you reading this, remember the Family Bible displayed in the home of your grandparents or great grandparents?  If you do, like me, you discovered that there was a section in the middle of that huge, heavy Bible, … Continue reading

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