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Thought for the Day

A Daily Devotional Series with Pastor Steve Burkum

In Pursuit of Excellence

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2 Corinthians 8:7 New International Version (NIV)

But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 

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The Locks Will Be Changed

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1 Thessalonians 1:3 New International Version (NIV)

We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 

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Tax Letters and Speed Limits

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Deuteronomy 6:24-25 New International Version (NIV)

The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today. 

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A Shield For the Righteous

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Psalm 5:4-5, 11-12

For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. 

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Out of the Sewer

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Ephesians 4:29 New International Version (NIV)

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 

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Whooping Crane

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Hebrews 13:4 New International Version (NIV)

Marriage should be honored by all

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Time Flies

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Psalm 71:17-18 New International Version (NIV)

Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. 

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Speed Bump

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Hosea 14:9 New International Version (NIV)

The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them. 

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The Hand That Feeds You

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Hosea 13:6

When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me. 

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Money Talks

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Hosea 12:8

Ephraim boasts, "I am very rich; I have become wealthy. With all my wealth they will not find in me any iniquity or sin." 

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