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To get something great
Proverbs 25:28 “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” (NLT) Today’s Thought I’m three days in to a three week coffee fast. Just to be clear, that means I’m not drinking ANY coffee. For three weeks. At all. Zilch. For some of you that’s no big deal.… Listen ⇢
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More than behaviour
2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (NIV) Today’s Thought You’re trying. -You have good intentions about praying, but when you close your eyes your mind races to a thousand lesser things. -You want to volunteer for that project that’s been… Listen ⇢
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What if you’re SUPPOSED to feel different?
1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…” (ESV) Today’s Thought Barna researchers asked people what kinds of religious behavior they considered “extreme.” 93% said that using religion to justify violence was extreme. I’d agree with that one! But 60% also said that… Listen ⇢
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A dating world with no competition
Exodus 20:5 “I the LORD your God am a jealous God…” (ESV) Today’s Thought Imagine a dating world with no competition. You’d be focused on your partner… exclusively. They on you, and you on them. Your eyes wouldn’t wander. And you wouldn’t have to worry about their eyes wondering either!… Listen ⇢
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Arm wrestling the January sads
Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” (ESV) Today’s Thought Why are so many people sad in January? I saw a cartoon about December: There was a jolly snowman, beautiful snowfall, and twinkling Christmas lights. Then there was one about January: The… Listen ⇢
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How many times you get up
1 Timothy 6:11 “But you, man of God… pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance…” (NIV) Today’s Thought In this country, about 10 million people just made a New Year’s Resolution. Apparently, the most popular ones have to do with living a healthier lifestyle, focusing on the positive, and spending more… Listen ⇢
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Dad, how could you?! (A case of false assumptions)
Proverbs 18:2 “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” (NIV) Today’s Thought I forget how old I was but we were obviously doing a unit in public school about drugs. You know, what a bad choice they are and how they mess up your brain.… Listen ⇢
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The black arm band is for you
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (NIV) Today’s Thought Happy New Year! I’m just back from a week’s vacation. It was great. I went tobogganing, rediscovered the board game “Sorry!”, and even slept in a few times. I… Listen ⇢
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The boy who thought he was a turkey–and the true meaning of Christmas
John 1:9 “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” (ESV) Today’s Thought Joseph Shulam is a pastor in Jerusalem. He tells a strange-but-powerful story that sears the true meaning of Christmas into your mind. One day after coming home, a young boy took off his clothes… Listen ⇢
Meet the producer, Matthew Ruttan.
Matthew is a disciple, pastor, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
