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July 5: “Asaph’s Aha Moment” (Psalm 73)
Why does it often seem that peace and prosperity fall upon the wicked rather than upon God’s faithful people? Asaph struggled with this question, as many likely do today. But the epiphany that saved Asaph can also save us from losing our faith and keep us on the path to a life with God.
Continue readingJune 28: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good” (Psalm 118:1-9, 21-29)
How do we return God’s goodness? By learning from the example of Psalm 118. He saved us through Christ because of His continued love for us, and we can take the psalmist’s response of thanks as our own.
Continue readingJune 21: “Live by Faith” (Habakkuk 2:1-4)
How do we reconcile our belief in God’s goodness with the evils of the world? When our lives are beset by suffering and injustice, we must remember the truth that brought Habakkuk to praise: God will judge the wicked, and save the faithful.
Continue readingJune 14: “Singing in the Pain” (Acts 16:16-32)
Paul and Silas’ continued worship of God in Philippi is an example for all of us to follow today. Troubled times can discourage us from singing God’s praises, but no matter how dire our lives may seem, He is always deserving of our song.
Continue readingJune 7: “The Third Race” (Ephesians 2:14-16)
The first century was a time of hostile racism between the Jews and the Gentiles. But Jesus’ early followers became a new humanity that served and worshipped in unity. Although prejudice persists both viciously and subtly in today’s world, we as a church can continue to shine God’s light against it… as long as we […]
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