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First Things First: Prayer for All
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all the people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Of all the matters that the apostle Paul wanted to Continue reading
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Answer Me When I Call
“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” (Psalm 4:1). The circumstances of life can be distressing. They challenge our faith. They upset our peace. Psalm 4 is about such a time in David’s life. Continue reading
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The Lifter of My Head
“O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, ‘There is no salvation for him in God.’ But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head” (Psalm 3:1-3). The way of discipleship is the way of the few, Continue reading
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