Four-Calendar Cafe
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Blog focused primarily on Humanist poetry with artwork, analytical writing and articles. The author writes about his Christian beliefs, bible, sermons and more!
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When we pray, should we pray about sin and sinners? If so, how should we pray? Consider this verse from Psalm 141. Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of ..read more
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2d ago
In Matthew 8, we read about a disciple who wanted to follow Jesus. What did Jesus mean when he said, “Let the dead bury their own dead”? Furthermore, how can we reconcile Jesus’ statement with honoring our parents as the fifth commandment instructs? “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long ..read more
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4d ago
In Matthew 6, Jesus gives us this insight about prayer. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:7-8 (NIV) In some versions ..read more
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5d ago
In Matthew 5:25, Jesus gives us this command. “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown ..read more
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6d ago
In my reading of 1 Samuel today, Saul throws a spear at David for the second time. But an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the lyre, Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his ..read more
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1w ago
Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage; only serve me bravely and fight the battles of the Lord.” For Saul said to himself, “I will not raise a hand against him. Let the Philistines do that!” (emphasis added) 1 Samuel 18:17 (NIV) Saul replied ..read more
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1w ago
When the Israelites asked for a king in 1 Samuel 8, God responded by making Saul the first king of Israel. Now, Saul looked every bit like a king. Kish had a son named Saul, as handsome a young man as could be found anywhere in Israel, and he was a head taller than anyone ..read more
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1w ago
In 1 Samuel 16, we read about David’s anointing as the future king of Israel and Saul’s descent into madness. One verse that stands out in 1 Samuel 16 and resonates throughout eternity is verse 14. Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him (emphasis added ..read more
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In Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, he spends considerable time defending his ministry. Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising that, at the end of his letter, we’re given this insight. I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will ..read more
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In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul continues his “boasting” from the previous chapter and talks about a man who was “caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell” (2 Corinthians 12:4, NIV). Regarding that man, Paul said this. I will boast about a man like that, but I ..read more