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Seven Prayer Requests: That They Will Be Strong and Mighty - June 26

Scripture: “Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power. . .”  Colossians 1:11 (NKJV)Observation: The radical idea of might, is that of indwelling strength, especially as embodied: might which inheres in physical powers organized and working under individual direction, as an army: which appears in the resistance of physical organisms, as the earth, against which one dashes himself in

Give and Become Wealthy - August 24

Scripture: Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. Proverbs 11:24 (NLT)Observation: Not every kind of scattering brings an increase. Careless giving often does harm both to the giver and to the receiver; but the loving, thoughtful endeavor to use one’s means to alleviate the sufferings and aid the struggles of those in need, brings wealth to

Short-tempered People - August 23

Scripture: Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated. Proverbs 14:17 (NLT)Observation: Quick-tempered connects this verse with the preceding one. Such a person does foolish things (cf. v. 29; 15:18). “Flying off the handle”—not controlling one’s temper—causes a person to do and say ridiculous things, which he may later regret and be unable to undo. Even more difficult to

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Pride Leads to Conflict - August 22

Scripture: Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. Proverbs 13:10 (NLT)Observation: Pride. Heb. zadon, “insolence,” “presumptuousness.” The contrast here is between the one who is too proud to take advice and who feel insulted if anyone suggests that he needs it, and the wise man who listens to the advice of men of experience. Not only does

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