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Ecclesiastes Series I have seen that every labor and every skill which is done is the result of rivalry between a person and his neighbor.… Read More »2024-02-27 Earthly Riches vs. Heavenly Riches

Ecclesiastes Series Then I looked again at all the acts of oppression which were being done under the sun. And behold, I saw the tears… Read More »2024-02-26 The Reality of God’s Victory Over Oppression

1. Parables usually have one main focal point. We should avoid pressing the details of a parable too far to make other points. In the… Read More »2024-02-24 Weekend Rest Journal

Parables of Holy Week “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave… Read More »2024-02-23 The Parable of the Talents: How Are You Using Your Gifts?

Parables of Holy Week “And while the foolish virgins went to buy, the bridegroom came. And those who were ready went in with him to… Read More »2024-02-22 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Are You Ready?

Parables of Holy Week “But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding… Read More »2024-02-21 The Parable of the Banquet: You Need a Better Shirt Than That!

Parables of Holy Week “Then last of all the landowner sent his son to the vinedressers saying, ‘They will respect my son.’  But when the vinedressers… Read More »2024-02-20 The Parable of the Vinedressers: Who’s in Charge?

Parables of Holy Week “A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He… Read More »2024-02-19 The Parable of the Two Sons: Pleasing God

1. The Lenten section of the Lutheran Hymnal is an excellent devotional resource concerning the comfort and value that Christ’s passion affords us. Review a… Read More »2024-02-17 Weekend Rest Journal