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... my instructions.
Despite my conviction that 10:30 is not the time to be eating, my body is fully convinced I am in fact starving. And it puts up quite the fight.
A quick glance at the story of Jacob and Esau leads me to ...
... comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, ...
... many trials and sorrows? Aren’t those opposites? Why is the Christian life abundantly difficult at times? How do we find the balance ... You will also face persecution and hatred. Because God’s Spirit lives in you, you will struggle against the sin in your own life ...
The parable of the farmer scattering seed found in Matthew 13 teaches ... Pray
By spending time praying, you learn to recognize God’s voice. He wants to listen as well as speak to you.
One way of ... you aren’t sure what to pray for. When praying, praise God, admit your sins, thank Him, and to ask Him to meet your needs.
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... slow, you aren’t responsible, and you can’t be trusted. The music you listen to is wild-n-wicked, the stuff you read is shallow or ... clothes are wrinkled, your room’s a wreck, your car’s a god, your friends are cheap, your ghetto blaster’s too big, and your work is ...
... to create a better understanding of setting boundaries. For the next 30 days read the questions and allow them to spark deeper personal ... 1:1; Acts 17:24. Boundaries are rooted in the nature of God, who is distinct and separate. How is this important when it comes to your ...
... 10:15
Various methods are employed to communicate the Good News of Christ to the lost. Some of the approaches appear to be ... Approach , which promotes: I’m a silent witness for God. The best you can say about this method is that no one ever gets ...
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Morale and vision fade fast. This is especially true when the battle is raging. Or when the pace is blistering. Or when the task is ... our morale and vision. What we need is a charge of renewal. God understands that. His people have been that way since the beginning.
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The word holy means “set apart” for a specific purpose—like the linen and ... you use only on holidays. As a place where the truth about God and His Word is modelled, your home can be a holy place—set apart for His ... and your children’s lives are different because you love God. As a parent, why not share something you’re learning in your Bible study ...
... since a friend asked it during our bi-weekly gathering of the Circle of Six. If you haven't heard of us yet, allow me to explain. We are ... too. Lately, for instance, we've been talking about aging. The discussion started with an interesting question. A question I'd like you to ...
... it might show how dangerously close I come to crossing the line some days.
The definition of road rage is someone being possessed ... of flesh,” which only serve to separate people from God.
Backing up in Galatians, Paul instructs us to “…live according to ...
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He replied again, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, ...
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his ... to a difference in values. We value different things than God does. I value things like comfort, convenience, ease, and being happy and ...
... has been burned in a fire! We could save nothing!” Hearing the news he burst out laughing.
Most of us are probably thinking his ... can respond to it differently. By seeing our problems from God’s viewpoint, we gain the perspective to face trouble His way. From 1 ...
... going to school, moving around, and trying new things. In the midst of all the change I made a familiar decision over and over again. ... essential qualities of a healthy church.
1. God gets the glory
The Church is the place where people come to learn of ...
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And immediately he began preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is indeed the Son of God!”
All who heard him were amazed. “Isn’t this the same man who ...
... into a timeless tomb. Beads of perspiration popped out on the British archaeologist's brow. For six straight years, he had been digging. ... discern the fear of the LORD And discover the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:1-5 NASB)
Talk about a discovery! Hidden in Scripture ...
A number of years ago I found myself in the middle of a rapidly flowing river trying to make my way to the opposite ... willing to live trusting in the existence and promises of God knowing one day that existence and those promises will be totally ... talk about it with older, wiser Christians. They can help us move past the doubt and on to faith and greater certainty.
A third stepping ...
Dear friend,
Love. Henry Drummond calls it “the greatest thing in the world” in his book by the same title. Others say it ... in with its great truths.
First, the Bible tells us “God is love” (1 John 4:16). This means love is His nature; everything He does ...
... out I smelled like smoke! I seriously contemplated joining the army.
Up to that point I viewed daily devotional time in the same ... do nothing.
If Jesus needed regular personal times with God to find empowerment to do the Father’s will then so do we. If we think ...
