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Day 10/3 – Developing Convictions II

October 3, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Strength – Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) “…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 “Christianity is a religion of rescue. It is designed for the desperate.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// A history… [More…]

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Day 8/16 – An Inconsistent Bible

August 16, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Trials & Testing – James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James‬ ‭1:2-4 “I don’t want my life to be explainable without the Holy Spirit.… [More…]

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Day 7/24 – The Inadequacy of Reason

July 24, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Separate From the World – Romans 12:2 (ESV) “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 “A child who is allowed to be disrespectful to his parents will not… [More…]

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Day 7/20 – A Time of Testing

July 20, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Help in Temptation – Psalm 119:9-11 (ESV). “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your Word. With my whole heart I seek You; let me not wander from Your commandments! I have stored up Your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:9-11 “Whenever… [More…]

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Day 7/17 – The Need to be Glorified

July 17, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Provision – Philippians 4:19 (ESV) “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 “The phrase “fear not” appears approximately seventy-five times in the Old Testament, always in reference to temporal circumstances. God’s people are taught to fear Him and only Him. “Come, ye children, hearken unto me:… [More…]

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Day 7/14 – Mutual Acceptance

July 14, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Peace – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 “…there will be times in your life when God will test you. You cannot predict what that testing looks like, but you can prepare for it, by trusting God in the little things; the… [More…]

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Day 7/7 – A Time to Disobey

July 7, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Assurance of Salvation – John 5:24 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” John 5:24 “Heaven is not a reward, it is a gift.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// +++ A history… [More…]

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Day 6/21 – Testing One Another

June 21, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Prayer – Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) “…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Godly shame: …”we have lost our capacity for shame,… [More…]

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Day 6/20 – Exposing Heresy

June 20, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Prayer – John 15:7 (ESV) “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 “…it is also true that if you wish a close, intimate relationship with God, you must spend the effort studying and applying theology, which is another way of saying,… [More…]

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Day 6/7 – Positive and Negative Commands

June 7, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Only God in you can control your tongue – James‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” James‬ ‭3:8‬ ‬‬ “Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:2-3 “God will never place you… [More…]

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Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender

June 2, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

His Light in you – Mathew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Mathew 5:16 “Mercy is the setting aside of justice, it is not the setting aside of consequences. The mercy of God does not eliminate the consequences of the sin. If you stand… [More…]

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Day 5/30 – The Double Edge of Responsibility

May 30, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Trials & Testing – James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James‬ ‭1:2-4 “Why are you here? The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is… [More…]

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Day 5/14 – Faith and Reason

May 14, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Develop World Vision – Acts 1:8 (ESV) “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 “The prophet Daniel serves as an example of how to thrive in a hostile culture.… [More…]

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Day 5/7 – Establishing Goals

May 7, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

Separate From the World – Romans 12:2 (ESV) “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 “…as a child of God, when you sin you do not spiritually die,… [More…]

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Day 3/17 – A Time of Testing II

March 17, 2019 By Lyle Brennan Leave a Comment

7 Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” 7 Philippians 4:8 “A god who is all love,… [More…]

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