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Stand Firm In It!

Posted on March 5, 2025 by droseland

1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! In a letter full of commands … Continue reading →

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Why It’s a RACE

Posted on March 29, 2015 by droseland

We continue our sprint through Hebrews 12:1-3, a fantastic summary of our great journey through the Spirit-empowered Christian life. This passage is worthy of our repeated consideration and reflection. Some portions of the Bible really jump out at us, providing … Continue reading →

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The Cloud of Witnesses and You

Posted on March 23, 2015 by droseland

Is the performance of others supposed to have an impact on our Christian walk? We find the answer in the very helpful summary guidance of Hebrews 12:1-3, which focuses our attention on Jesus to equip us for “running.” The main … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Wisdom

Posted on December 1, 2014 by droseland

The favorite month is upon us. The first of December means we only have thirty more opportunities to wake up in 2014. As we say goodbye to the year we are forced to embrace the onslaught of a heavy winter … Continue reading →

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Make Your Requests Known, Philippians 4:6-7

Posted on November 17, 2014 by droseland

Peace is available in the storm, not only in its breaking. Suffering produces desirable effects in our character, not just pain and wear. Continue reading →

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Praying the Scriptures

Posted on May 24, 2011 by droseland

In the months since writing for “Attention to Orders,” an experiment in daily devotion writing that was well-received and short-lived due to the realities of life and ministry, I have always wanted to pick it back up on a weekly … Continue reading →

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2 November 2010: Go

Posted on November 2, 2010 by droseland

Sometimes our faith seems absurd in the face of the overwhelming tide of its antithesis in the world around us. But the tide is not really overwhelming, and the flood is actually God’s to command. From Genesis 12:1 to Revelation … Continue reading →

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12 October 2010: Rejoice

Posted on October 12, 2010 by droseland

If God prohibits one thing, He often affirmatively commands the opposite.  This is the case with coveting, for example.  This is one of my all-time favorite commands in the Bible, Exodus 20:17 says “Thou shalt not covet….”  We are not … Continue reading →

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