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One of the first weddings I performed as a young pastor had all the promise you could ... having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our ... justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him” (5:9). Don't miss the tense: “We shall .” That's ...
... boring flight. But this time it proved to be otherwise. As the plane was on its descent pattern, the pilot realized that the landing gear ... it is my obligation to inform you that if you believe in God you should commence prayer." Scout's honour...that's exactly what he said! ...
... to social, political, and economic affairs. But in our day, the term has come to refer to a socio-political philosophy that says all people ... money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their ...
The Internet once led me to a cheeky article written by someone called The Like Ninja. In it, he described his philosophy for social media: if ... it. Who knows what one like could mean to someone else?
The concept is funny, but got me thinking. By dishing out likes, the Like Ninja ...
Read Acts 14:1–20
And there they preached the Good News. (Acts 14:7)
Paul’s ministry was saturated with the Word of God. Fifteen times in chapters thirteen and fourteen the phrases “God’s ...
... to help you better understand how to handle fear. For the next 30 days read the questions and allow them to spark deeper personal ... you handle it or it handles you. Read Exodus 3. What were God’s responses to Moses’ fears? Which of these can help you?
Read ...
... There is an old Greek motto that says:
YOU WILL BREAK THE BOW IF YOU KEEP IT ALWAYS BENT.
Wise words, but how do we loosen the strings? Even when we make every effort to slow down and relax, others ...
Dear friend,
I remember one night around the supper table when our kids were young. It was at a point in my life when I ... leaning back, lost in the most beautiful, beneficial therapy God ever granted humanity: laughter.
Suddenly, the weight lifted. I looked ...
Have you ever played the telephone game?
How about Chinese whispers, grapevine, gossip, or pass ... quite right. For example, how often do you hear or say, “God helps those who help themselves,” “Cleanliness is next to godliness,” ... are the first steps in effective communication. Knowing what God means and says is the first step to effective communication with Him.
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... is for Christians only . Everything I write from now to the end of these readings on excuses is strictly for the believer in Christ. If ... next page because you lack a major ingredient: the power of God. Non-Christians are simply unable to choose righteous paths consistently. ...
... yesterday, in order to step intelligently and wisely into the battle with Satan and his demons, we need clear marching orders. God has given them to us in the pages of Scripture.
The words of Peter come ...
... food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong. (Hebrews 5:13–14)
Are you ...
... Job 12:10-13; Proverbs 16:31
“Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old. But true wisdom and power are found in God; counsel and understanding are his.” (Job 12:12–13)
I’m ...
Read Psalm 46:1–3
The old country preacher was right when he said, “I may tremble on the rock, ... expression always turns my mind to Psalm 46:
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we ... Burg ist unser Gott” — “A high tower is the Lord our God.” We sing those words today: “A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark ...
... every Easter. Better still, make it a part of every day for the rest of your life.
Let me explain. One of the most important truths of ... them free.
Satan knows he can never reclaim us because God who is greater has delivered us. But Satan can still strive for his other ...
Dear friend,
When did you last read the Sermon on the Mount?
Of all the sermons Jesus delivered, this one remains the most ... in my church, and listening to Insight for Living ...God has shown me...that I can and should fully rely on Him.... I am learning ...
Read Exodus 24:12; 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and I ... can teach the people.” (Exodus 24:12)
Now we know why God met with Moses. But what did He reveal? Verse 12 tells us: He revealed His written word . The first thing God gave to this man who met with Him was His truth in written form.
No one ...
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Our fast-lane living these days does not lend itself to the traits we have traditionally attached to godliness. Remember the old hymn ... as we might enjoy a slower and less pressured lifestyle, God has not called everyone to such a role or place.
Which brings us to a ...
... to me! Over and over, can't I catch a break? Where is God in my troubles? Where is my Protector in my suffering?
I'm ... I'm wrong. Whenever I try to pray I'm overwhelmed with all the terrible things in my life and all I feel is a palpable emptiness where I ...
... Those who practice those professions are constantly in the news. They provide abundant fodder for verbal lunch breaks.
If it isn't the money they make, it's the company they keep or the trends they set or the ...
