Rejecting Counterfeits
In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. (Prov. 18:17) Though rulers sit together...
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David Defries
- Oct 28, 2021
- 4 min
Positive Response
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:17b) But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and...
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David Defries
- Oct 14, 2021
- 4 min
Individualism and Community
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the...
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David Defries
- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Adversity
…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,...
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David Defries
- Sep 10, 2021
- 4 min
Dreaming
So Jesus again said to them, “…I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:7,10) When the Lord restored the fortunes...
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David Defries
- Aug 11, 2021
- 4 min
Mindset
Your mindset walking into a particular situation is usually what will determine how successful the outcome is. I'm realizing this truth...
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David Defries
- Jul 15, 2021
- 4 min
Made to Rest
Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10) So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered...
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David Defries
- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
Comparison - The Joy Killer
Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by...
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David Defries
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
True Love
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35) This is my commandment, that you...
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David Defries
- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
The Silver Lining
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your...
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David Defries
- Apr 21, 2021
- 4 min
Deep Conviction
So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is...
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David Defries
- Apr 16, 2021
- 4 min
Conviction
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is...
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David Defries
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Perspective
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (Col. 3:2) Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers...
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David Defries
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min
Distraction
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (1 Pet 5:8) Whenever...
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David Defries
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
Drinking the Poison
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) I once...
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David Defries
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
Satisfaction
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Tim. 1:7) Are you satisfied with your life? Is it...
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David Defries
- Feb 11, 2021
- 4 min
Community
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but...
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David Defries
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
Striving
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no...
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David Defries
- Jan 29, 2021
- 3 min
How do we get better?
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[a] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin,...
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David Defries
- Jan 21, 2021
- 4 min
Emotional Coping
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely,...
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