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Stay calibrated

Stay calibrated
I have a fairly good sense of direction and can usually find my way to new places. But it isn’t foolproof. I’ve been on roads that turn so subtly that I don’t notice the change in direction. And without external landmarks to mark my course, I may stray off the path. In unfamiliar territory, a…
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We, Together

We, Together
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 The you in this passage is plural. You are God’s temple - all of you, you together - are the temple. Let me repeat. That’s one temple – singular. The Spirit dwells in you – all…
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Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit
In ancient times, large structures, like the temple, were built with a blueprint. Those blueprints were very specific; numbering every stone that would be placed. As huge rocks and boulders were cut from the quarry, the destination for each one was already known and preparations were made for exact placement. There was no mass production…
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Cutting straight

Cutting straight
 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 The picture Paul gives is of a laborer. Manual labor is hard work in our culture, but so much more back then. Because Paul is teaching in the context…
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