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Zeal for the Work

  The third chapter of Nehemiah lists who did what and where to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. One verse includes a unique descriptor.   Nehemiah 3:20 (NIV) Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from … Continue reading

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Zeal for Discipline

  In John’s vision, God had strong words for the church of Laodicea:   Revelation 3:15, 19 (NASB) I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! … Those … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Zeal for the Lord

Good morning, Lord. Why is it that I’m more zealous about my to-do list than I am for You? My priorities are out of order, I know. Tune my ears to hear Your Word, tune my heart to sense Your … Continue reading

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