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David J. Collum
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OFFEND OTHERS OR KEEP MY PRIDE
OFFEND OTHERS OR KEEP MY PRIDE

Following Jesus will at times put me in situations where I might offend people. Can I, without being a jerk, stand for Jesus, or do I cave?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 29, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Pride, Stand for Jesus, Witness
OFFENDED OR OVERJOYED BECAUSE OF JESUS?
OFFENDED OR OVERJOYED BECAUSE OF JESUS?

Perhaps those who are offended by Jesus have a clearer view of the choice when compared to those who “like Him” but also won’t call Him—Lord.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 25, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Offended, Joy
OUR CALL TO FAITH IN THE MIDST OF THE WORLD
OUR CALL TO FAITH IN THE MIDST OF THE WORLD

In the midst of a world which seems increasingly to see God as “non-essential”—Jesus reminds us this is not new.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 22, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Faith, The Church
THE SEED/GOD’S WORD—ALWAYS GROWS
THE SEED/GOD’S WORD—ALWAYS GROWS

When you and I think about the Word of God—what comes to our minds?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 17, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Word of God, Seed
FAMILY & JESUS
FAMILY & JESUS

For Jesus, it is always about family, God’s family

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 15, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Family, Choices
WHEN THE CHURCH’S AGENDA IS OTHER THAN JESUS—IT LEADS TO THE CHURCH OPPOSING HIM—AND DRIVES OTHERS FROM HIS BRIDE
WHEN THE CHURCH’S AGENDA IS OTHER THAN JESUS—IT LEADS TO THE CHURCH OPPOSING HIM—AND DRIVES OTHERS FROM HIS BRIDE

When an Agenda becomes more important that the Gospel…ugh

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 13, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Agenda, Opposition, Enemy of the Cross
FROM SENTIMENTALITY TO STRENGTH
FROM SENTIMENTALITY TO STRENGTH

Our confidence in Jesus should not be based on sappy sentimentality, but rather his strength.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 8, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Strength
GOD’S WORD: THE STANDARD FOR JESUS---THE STANDARD FOR US
GOD’S WORD: THE STANDARD FOR JESUS---THE STANDARD FOR US

The simple standard for the test is Jesus behavior is the Word of God.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 5, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, God's Word
MISSION DEMANDS FOCUS ON JESUS
MISSION DEMANDS FOCUS ON JESUS

Our aim, our mission, must be to bring people to the saving knowledge of Jesus, even if that means pain and persecution.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 3, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Persecution, Mission
MISSION DEMANDS FOCUS
MISSION DEMANDS FOCUS

There is no church without mission, and mission requires focus.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 1, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Mission
LOOKING BACK BEFORE GOING FORWARD
LOOKING BACK BEFORE GOING FORWARD

When you look at where Jesus has taken you, are you willing to go?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 26, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Discipleship, Jesus
BECOMING NEW MEANS CHANGE || BECOMING NEW MEANS THE OLD MUST DIE
BECOMING NEW MEANS CHANGE || BECOMING NEW MEANS THE OLD MUST DIE

In a sea of unbelief—faith in Jesus brings new life.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 24, 2021Gospel of Matthew, New Life, Faith
JESUS’ TEAM & ITS TONE
JESUS’ TEAM & ITS TONE

What do you think of Team Jesus and your Teammates?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 22, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Jesus Call, Jesus Team
URGENCY & DANGER:  THE REALITY OF THE GOSPEL
URGENCY & DANGER: THE REALITY OF THE GOSPEL

When you think about following Jesus, are urgency and danger the first two words that come to mind?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 19, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Danger, Urgency
JESUS GREATEST HEALING: IT’S PERSONAL
JESUS GREATEST HEALING: IT’S PERSONAL

What do you think is Jesus greatest healing?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 17, 2021Healing, God's Love, Gospel of Matthew
BEYOND AUTHORITY TO OUR IDENTITY
BEYOND AUTHORITY TO OUR IDENTITY

As historians look back on this slice of history, they will conclude the human race was obsessed not with money, or sex, but IDENTITY.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 15, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Identity, Authority
THE LIMIT OF LEGISLATION
THE LIMIT OF LEGISLATION

With these words, Jesus pushes past the limit of any LAW

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 12, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Love, Law, Unique
RULES OR RELATIONSHIPS?
RULES OR RELATIONSHIPS?

Jesus is teaching us about the complex web of relationships we have in life.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 10, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Judging others, Relationships
FOUR STEPS FOR STAYING ON THE PATH OF VALUES-BASED LIVING
FOUR STEPS FOR STAYING ON THE PATH OF VALUES-BASED LIVING

For me, I know the right theoretical answer. However, I find I need to have a process to stay in the values-based lane.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 8, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Discipleship, Discipline, Spiritual Walk
AIMING FOR GOD'S SMILE
AIMING FOR GOD'S SMILE

Take one part of your life today, and think for a moment, what might you do to put a smile on God’s face?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 5, 2021Gospel of Matthew, Devotion, Prayer
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