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dave57pope
Aug 18, 20241 min read
The Goal is Love
Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. - 1 Timothy 1:5 I was once...
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dave57pope
Aug 17, 20241 min read
On Leaders, Both Good and Bad
He said to his men, "I swear before YHWH: I would never do such a thing to my lord, YHWH's anointed. I [will never] lift my hand against...
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dave57pope
Aug 16, 20241 min read
If Not
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ. – 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Don’t you think this would...
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dave57pope
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Face Forward
Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away from...
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dave57pope
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Two Keys to Success
May the Lord direct your hearts to God’s love and Christ’s endurance. - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 I have meditated often on possible keys to a...
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dave57pope
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Be A Friend
Jonathan then said to David, "Go in the assurance the two of us pledged in the name of YHWH when we said, 'YHWH will be a witness between...
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dave57pope
Aug 12, 20241 min read
A Reproducible Faith?
Finally, pray for us, brothers, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.... - 2 Thessalonians...
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dave57pope
Aug 11, 20241 min read
The End to Our Means
Saul then removed his clothes and also prophesied before Samuel; he collapsed [and lay] naked all that day and all that night. That is...
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dave57pope
Aug 10, 20242 min read
God is Good All the Time
For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to...
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dave57pope
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Choose His Side
When Saul realized that YHWH was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, Saul became still more afraid of him, and he...
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dave57pope
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Rest Comes When We Get Home
It is a clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering,...
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dave57pope
Aug 7, 20241 min read
Thank God for Good Friends
When David had finished speaking with Saul, Johnathan committed himself to David, and loved him as much as he loved himself. - 1 Samuel...
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dave57pope
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Do Not Quench
Do not quench the Spirit, do not utterly reject prophecies, but examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good, abstain from every...
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dave57pope
Aug 5, 20241 min read
The "Giants" Must Die
"What have I done now?" protested David. "It was just a question." - 1 Samuel 17:29 Are you the person in the room (or the meeting) who...
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dave57pope
Aug 4, 20241 min read
Sift
Don’t stifle the Spirit. Don’t despise prophecies, but test all things. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. - 1...
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dave57pope
Aug 3, 20241 min read
The One God Desires
Samuel asked him, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," he answered, "but right now he’s tending the...
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dave57pope
Aug 2, 20241 min read
Don't Stifle
Don't stifle the Spirit. - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Archie Bunker (as a television character in "all in the Family") was the epitome of a...
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dave57pope
Aug 1, 20241 min read
God Sends. We Serve.
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with...
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dave57pope
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Be Ready and Be Working
While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they...
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dave57pope
Jul 30, 20241 min read
When "Circumstances" Are "Consequences"
"Now therefore, please forgive my sin and return with me so I can worship YHWH." Samuel replied to Saul, "I will not return with you....
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