Author Archives: Robert Springer
May 3 Get in or Get Out!
Psalm 9:10 (NIV) 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Do you trust Him? That is the ultimate question. Many people call themselves Christians but it is supposed to … Continue reading
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May 2 Don’t just do something, Stand there!
Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! That’s not right, is it? Isn’t it supposed to be “Don’t just stand there, do … Continue reading
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May 1 Don’t Be Afraid
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds … Continue reading
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April 30 Jesus Came to Serve!
Luke 19:10 (NKJV) 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Why did Jesus come to earth? Isaiah said the government would be upon His shoulders. Israel expected the Christ to be … Continue reading
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April 29 It’s not my job!
Hebrews 13:1-3 (NKJV) 13 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. 3 Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also. … Continue reading
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April 28 Whom shall I send?
Psalm 90:17 (ESV)17 Let the favor] of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands; yes, establish the work of our hands! Why did you volunteer to go the Honduras? Did you think it would … Continue reading
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Sticks and Stones………
Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Do you remember the nursery rhyme “Sticks and stones can break your bones but words will never hurt you.” … Continue reading
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What did I just step in?
Romans 8:28 (NIV) 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. I can’t believe I just did that. I took Milo, our dog, … Continue reading
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I prayed and he still died!
Isaiah 14:12-17 (NKJV) The Fall of Lucifer 12 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart: ‘I … Continue reading
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Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way!
Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) 10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Are you making bad … Continue reading
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The Least of These
Luke 19:9-10 (NKJV) 9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Jesus … Continue reading
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Psalm 9:10 (NIV) 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Do you trust Him? That is the ultimate question. Many people call themselves Christians but it is supposed to … Continue reading
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Keeping it all together!
Acts 2:46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, The Body of Christ is made up of many … Continue reading
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How Do You Say Goodbye? July 1, 2017
Lamentations 3:22-26 (NKJV) 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” 25 The Lord … Continue reading
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Armed and Dangerous
Daniel 3 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us … Continue reading
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Which GPS Will You Follow?
Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight. Which GPS will you follow? The GPS on the dash or the God … Continue reading
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What is your Final Destination?
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through … Continue reading
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What, me worry?
Matthew 6:25-34 Do Not Worry 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food … Continue reading
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Live! What are you afraid of?
Philippians 1:19- 19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but … Continue reading
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Which will You Choose?
Deuteronomy 28 (NKJV) Selected Blessings on Obedience “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God … Continue reading
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The Lion of Judah
Ruth 4:13-22 (NKJV) Selected Verses – Descendants of Boaz and Ruth 13 So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and when he went in to her, the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son……” 16 Then Naomi took … Continue reading
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The Big Picture – Everything Matters!
Ruth 3:16-18 (NIV) 16 When Ruth came to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked, “How did it go, my daughter?” Then she told her everything Boaz had done for her 17 and added, “He gave me these six measures of barley, saying, ‘Don’t go … Continue reading
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Do the Right Thing!
Ruth 3:9-13 (NIV) 9 “Who are you?” he [Boaz] asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she said. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, since you are a guardian-redeemer of our family.” 10 “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. … Continue reading
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Who is your Redeemer?
Ruth 2:19-23 (NIV) 19 Her mother-in-law asked her, “Where did you glean today? Where did you work? Blessed be the man who took notice of you!” Then Ruth told her mother-in-law about the one at whose place she had been working. … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Family!
Ruth 1:16-18 (NIV) 16 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God … Continue reading
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Day 13 Forgiveness!
Genesis 33:1-4 Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel and the two female servants. 2 He put the female servants and their children in front, Leah and … Continue reading
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Day 12 Bait and Switch
Genesis 32 (NIV) Selected Verses 5 I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.’” 6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, … Continue reading
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Day 11 Tomorrow, there will be a test!
Genesis 22 (NIV) Selected Verses 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”…. 8 Abraham answered, “God … Continue reading
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Day 10 What’s in a name?
Genesis 17 (NIV) Selected Verses 3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will … Continue reading
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Day 9 Pass it on!
Genesis 15:1-6 (NIV) After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” 2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since … Continue reading
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Day 8 Road Trip!
Genesis 12:1-4 (NIV) The Call of Abram 12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I … Continue reading
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