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DOXOLOGY

DOXOLOGY
A doxology is any short hymn or statement of praise giving God glory. There are many throughout scripture, especially in the Psalms. The word doxology itself doesn’t appear in the Bible but it is made up of two Greek words; Doxa, meaning glory and Logos, meaning word. For from Him and through Him and to…
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Be Still and Know

Be Still and Know
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 God calls us to be still. In Hebrew it is one word, harpu, and means to cease striving, let go, or even drop your weapons. Being still and calming our mind in the face of stressful or difficult situations is good advice that is found…
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To Die is Gain

To Die is Gain
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Paul is talking about our future inheritance and position in Christ. Though he experienced suffering, he did not fear physical death because our eternity with Christ is so much better than anything here. It is easy to get focused on our future…
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The Dignity of Waiting

The Dignity of Waiting
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,    and therefore He exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice;    blessed are all those who wait for Him. Isaiah 30:18 We make much of waiting on God, mostly for answered prayers. He uses that season in our life to grow our faith, build strength, develop character…
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