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Simple Grace

Simple Grace
Naaman’s servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’!” 2 Kings 5:13 We’ve heard it before - nothing is free. For something to be of value, we feel…
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Faith not Fear

Faith not Fear
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 We all will encounter a decision that causes fear. It may be a situation of standing up for what is right, or having a tough conversation. Maybe it is the prospect of a new…
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Creating a Gold Calf

Creating a Gold Calf
The Israelites were anxious. They didn’t know their future and wanted some security. Sure, God had just delivered them from Egypt with a Mighty Hand and miraculous signs, but they had been in the desert for months and now their leader, Moses, had gone up mountain and hadn’t returned yet. They became impatient and worried.…
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Living in the Howevers

Living in the Howevers
Do you ever think something is too good to be true? Usually that is a good radar against a scam. What about the promises of God? Can they seem too good to be true? Confronted with the incredible fulfillment of God’s Promised Land, the Israelites walked right up to the border - and then looked…
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