Monthly Archives: October 2011

Devotional Day 42 – Always Being Reformed

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Revelation 14:6-7 – “Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 41 – I will Bless Them!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Numbers 6:24-26 – “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Devotion: The congregation gathered … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 40 – I Will Remember You

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Ruth 1:14 – Then the three women wept aloud again. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. Devotion: The fall leaves crackled as the small band of mourners crushed them under their feet. It was a beautiful autumn … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 39 – Quiet Enough to Hear

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

1 Kings 19:13 – When Elijah heard it [sheer silence], he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Devotion: My first few trips for a Day of Silence at the Kings … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 38 – Warning!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Exodus 9:16: But this is why I have let you live: to show you my power, and to make my name resound through all the earth. Devotion: God gives fair warning before destruction comes upon people, their livestock, and livelihoods. … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 37 – Charity for the Common Good

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Acts 4:32: Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. Devotion: Congregationalism is not a political ideology … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 36 – Only Mostly Dead

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Numbers 17:8: When Moses went into the tent of the covenant on the next day, the staff of Aaron for the house of Levi had sprouted. It put forth buds, produced blossoms, and bore ripe almonds. Devotion: My favorite movie … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 35 – Not Tomorrow, Today!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Exodus 8:10-11: And Pharaoh said, “Tomorrow.” Moses said, “As you say! So that you may know that there is no one like the Lord our God, the frogs shall leave you and your houses and your officials and your people; … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 34 – The Mystery of Faith

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

1 Timothy 3:8-13: Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money; they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Devotion: Grandpa Taylor loved puzzles. He had … Continue reading →

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Devotional Day 33 – Don’t Miss the Fellowship

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dr. Ivan E. Greuter

Hebrews 10:19-25: And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, all the more as you see the Day approaching … Continue reading →

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