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Read Luke 22:41–42
The psalmist was correct: the heavens do indeed proclaim the glory of God. The skies do indeed display his craftsmanship (see Psalm 19:1). And when ... art form, it is delightful to be reminded anew that “Our God is in the heavens” and that “he does as he wishes” (Psalm 115:3). He ...
... we have found a church we’re thinking of attending. The stress of settling into new jobs, schools, and daily life is daunting but ... panic, become stressed, or struggle to cope as a result.
GOD'S ANSWERS
Regardless of the reason for the crisis God is always in ...
Read Romans 6:11
In the wonderful sixth chapter of Romans, Paul presents three techniques for ... so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus” (v. 11).
Present —“And do not go on ... as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of ...
... in America some years ago. In mid-America, of all places. The fuse was lit first in the mind of Karl Menninger, but its effect was not ... of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with ...
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As a pastor, I often get asked questions regarding God’s will. Here is a sample:
What if I know the will of God, but I’m not able to do it? Why can’t I rely on my ...
... instead of clear fluid, all of us would be stained for life. The heartbreaking circumstances. The painful encounters with calamities, the ... who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love ...
Read 1 Corinthians 15-16
I heard a statistic the other day that blew my mind. Anna Sklar, the author of a book called Runaway Wives , was a guest on a local talk ...
... have to be told to study their Bibles. But that is not the case. Here are 10 reasons Christians give for not reading and studying ... going let you most of you off the hook here. I don't believe God expects us all to be Bible scholars. Most of us just aren't wired or have ...
... night and Jesus is with His disciples in a boat crossing the lake. A fierce storm hits, swamping the boat with water, and the disciples ... afraid, we do. Sometimes we just need to be reminded from God’s Word that we are the Lord’s; He is with us and mighty to save.
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... capital where I was privileged to spend time with many of the highest-ranking officers in the military. If you have ever wondered if ... "It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God" (1 Peter 4:17).
As believers, we need to reaffirm our ...
... light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you ... way to make an even greater name for himself, the laser of God’s presence stopped him in his tracks, striking him blind. Like that group ...
... I wrote and asked you How would you respond if one day, amid the coupons and advertising in your mailbox, you found a handwritten ... devotional emails, and purchase books and CDs. The Word of God is getting out to Canadians. Jesus is building His church and lives are ...
While the world is in turmoil because of the coronavirus disease pandemic, we can rest in God’s promise to never forsake us during uncertain times.
"Let’s ... trust and not be afraid. Let’s also keep in mind that our God is still in full control. And, finally, let’s remember that we are not ...
Take him to the ocean and he’d jump in looking for sharks. Take him to the mountains and ... my son and I. The higher he climbs the more he believes God is with him. Not me. I believe God put us on dry land and said, “Lo, I am with you always.”
In his ...
... 10:40-11:23
Eight words were brashly smeared across the dashboard of the speedboat tied up at Gulf Shores, Alabama. They reflected ... plea in Psalm 46:10:
Cease striving and know that I am God.
Or our Lord’s counsel in Matthew 11:28:
Come to me...I will ...
... our faith in Christ’s death and resurrection and accept the grace of His salvation knowing we can never be good enough on our own.
... faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast,” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV).
At ...
... we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.” (1 John 4:14)
... trust in Him. Jesus saves us from the righteous wrath of God the Father upon all who have sinned against him. Sin is breaking the law ...
... encouragement and assistance. If you have ever encountered the sudden appearance and/or departure of an angel after receiving one's help, ... belief in encountering "angels without knowing it."
God's special messengers are often invisible but never impotent. As the ...
Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in ...
... because Mordecai will not bow down to him. So, Haman talks the king into a game plan. “If you follow my rules, I will pour money into ... the Jews would survive this holocaust. He was convinced that God would not let His people be wiped from the face of the earth. He and Esther ...
