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As I write this, we are in the midst of another presidential campaign. Much of the news revolves around the primary elections, polls, and arguments over why the opposing candidate will end the country as we know it. Christians fall all over the political spectrum, and each one has different issues that are important toContinue reading “March 11: Deuteronomy 16-18; Mark 13:1-20”

When we look at what other people we know are accomplishing for the Lord, we may seem not to be able to reach the same level. Many Christians accomplish much for the kingdom of Christ, and other people talk about what wonderful examples they are or how they manage to do so much more thanContinue reading “March 10: Deuteronomy 13-15; Mark 12:28-44”

There are many religious people in the world who do not practice their religion for the sake of their god. This doesn’t just apply to Christians, but is true of all those who claim to follow a religious teaching or philosophical viewpoint. Certainly there are many faithful and consistent practitioners of religion, but you can’tContinue reading “March 9: Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 12:1-27”

Our society is obsessed with self-esteem. We’re told that it is important for everyone to feel like they are important and valued. Competition is eliminated in favor of projects or events that allow everyone to share in the success. If anyone’s feelings are hurt by pretty much anything, the person or group who hurt theirContinue reading “March 8: Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 11:19-33”

One of the key verses in the Bible is found in today’s reading at Deuteronomy 6:4. This verse is called the Shema by Jews, from the first word of the verse in Hebrew. It is the first verse in a prayer still recited by Jews today. It is a fundamental touchstone of Judaism, and throughContinue reading “March 7: Deuteronomy 4-6; Mark 11:1-18”

Have you ever lost out on a blessing because you were afraid to move ahead with God? This is pretty much a hypothetical question, since we have no way of knowing what might have happened at any point in our lives had we made different decisions. Each of us has probably made decisions that weContinue reading “March 6: Deuteronomy 1-3; Mark 10:32-52”

As we study the Bible, we occasionally come across a word or a phrase that can be easily overlooked but is highly significant. Sometimes these phrases can actually provide a meaning that is not apparent at first, overturning a superficial reading of the passage. That is why we must be careful as students of God’sContinue reading “March 5: Numbers 35-36; Mark 10:1-31”

One of the criticisms often leveled at the Bible is that it is full of contradictions. Many times, the accuser cannot actually point out any, since they are only parroting a line they have heard from others. But there are passages that, on the surface, appear to be contradictory, and it is the responsibility ofContinue reading “March 4: Numbers 32-34; Mark 9:30-50”

One of the big questions Christians ask is “What is the role of faith in my Christian life?” While we know that our salvation comes through faith in Jesus, we sometimes struggle to determine how we should practice and act on our faith in our daily walk. We may wonder, since God knows everything andContinue reading “March 3: Numbers 29-31; Mark 9:1-29”

I realized today that I accidentally double-posted February 28th instead of March 1st. I posted March 1st and 2nd today to get caught up. I apologize for the confusion.