By Andrew Williams “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17 Good morning fellow disciples. Poverty is a complex, multifaceted issue that touches every corner of our world. From lack of access to basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare, to the […]
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By Andrew Williams “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18 Good morning fellow disciples.
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By Andrew Williams “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 Good morning fellow disciples. When we think about “loving the sinner,” it’s easy for our minds to jump to certain categories of sin – the
By Andrew Williams “I was sick and you visited me…” – Matthew 25:36 Good morning fellow disciples. Sickness and disability can be incredibly isolating experiences. When our bodies or minds don’t function the way they “should,” it’s easy to feel like outsiders in a world that prizes health, strength, and self-sufficiency. But for followers of
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By Andrew Williams “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” –
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By Andrew Williams “Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.” – Proverbs 14:31 Good morning fellow disciples. As followers of Jesus, we are called to have a special concern for the poor and marginalized in our society. Throughout the Scriptures, God makes it clear
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By Andrew Williams ”For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.” (Psalm 1:6, NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. This verse reminds us that God is intimately aware of our lives, especially those who choose to follow Him. He knows their path, their struggles, their joys,
By Andrew Williams ”That is why the wicked will not stand in judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.” (Psalm 1:5, NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. This verse reinforces the consequences of choosing a life of wickedness. It declares that the wicked will not stand in judgment, meaning they will not be included
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By Andrew Williams ”But the wicked are not like that—they are like chaff that the wind blows away.” (Psalm 1:4, NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. This verse paints a stark picture of the emptiness and instability of a life lived without God. The wicked are compared to chaff, the lightweight husks of grain that are
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By Andrew Williams ”They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” (Psalm 1:3, NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. Today we continue our journey through Psalm 1, a psalm that paints a beautiful picture of a life lived in God’s favor.
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