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If you can look into the seeds of time, And say which grain will grow,and which will not, Speak, ... has had its share of individuals who believed they had the prophetic gift of foretelling the future. To take one humorous example, in ... us sense a summons back to our inescapable responsibility. God commands us to “number our days / That we may present to [Him] a heart of ...
Read Isaiah 30:1-26
The timing is as critical as the involvement. You don't just force your way in. ... alliances, oppression, and a ruthless rejection of God's holy Word. Their unwillingness to repent added insult to injury.
But ... recognize your need for Him.
He's waiting....
God's timing is always on time.
Excerpted from Day by Day with ...
Quick, what's the first thing that pops into your head when you think about Christmas? Food? ... Jesus? Snow? Stress?
Until recently Christmas was the most comfortable time of the year for me. I looked forward to returning to my parents' for winter break, ...
Read 2 Corinthians 10:1-7
When the world tries to squeeze us into its mould, God's message gets muffled. Our minds pick up on the strong secular signals so ... a vivid description of the mental barriers that block out God's directives and His counsel. Look closely. Paul uses four terms that we ...
Read Esther 8:15–17
The Jews were filled with joy and gladness and were honored everywhere. In ... fall every day. But we cannot predict when yours will fall. God is in the business of breaking down walls. Take hope! Take heart! This will ... gloom are penetrated by the wonderful presence of the living God.
Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the ...
... breathed competitive figure skating.
As I progressed in the sport my competitive programs became more difficult. And while I loved ... spirit through studying the Bible and in conversation with God—that will see us through the tough times (2 Timothy 2:11-13, Hebrews ...
... been hung up on records and statistics—particularly in the world of sports. They have become the standards for greatness.
What's ... century: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). The spiritual standard God has set for all who wish to ...
... me while I was trying to program my VCR. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what was wrong. He said, “Here’s your problem, ... out the noise, turn off the distractions, and listen to God’s voice. We’ll hear Jesus say, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out ...
... 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)
Talk about a discovery! Hidden in the ...
... godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. ... for our own conduct.
Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
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... to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or ... being elevated to a place of prominence can come from God Himself.
For not from the east, nor from the west, Nor from the ...
... of our lives, I find it increasingly more difficult to hear the still small voice of God through the din of culture. Cell phone notifications, laptop “dings,” ...
Dear friend,
Yielding to the Holy Spirit brings a treasure trove of benefits.
Consider a few ... love, faithfulness, patience, grace, and compassion. Sensing God's presence like never before. Joy that flows like a fountain. Peace as ... death. The Apostle Paul urged us to present ourselves "to God as those alive from the dead" and our bodies as "instruments of ...
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Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all ... the atmosphere around us; it’s the nature within us. But God doesn’t abandon us in our need. He comes to our rescue.
What a ...
One of the mixed blessings of public speaking is listening to the way folks introduce ... him ask for forgiveness. Phil is a sinner saved by grace. God loves him. I love him. And I hope today that you will too.
I think ... of line, it was like climbing Everest on a scooter. I thank God for parents who were real, who taught me that God looks past the outward ...
... 1 Kings 17:5-7
Part of every boot camp experience is the gruelling, grinding, and sometimes daunting obstacle course. It is neither ... before we can truly benefit from “the hidden life” that God uses to prepare us for whatever future He has planned for us, we must ...
... 11:8
It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as ... going. (Hebrews 11:8)
Hebrews 11 has been called “the hall of faith”—and for good reason. Beginning with one of the first ...
Read Acts 5:33–38
When they heard this, the high council was furious and decided to kill them. But one member, a ... or action is of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found ...
Read Acts 9:10–21
Surprises are always part of God’s leading. In Saul’s case, the surprise came in the form of a light from heaven, marking a life-changing ...
... who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means. (1 Corinthians 2:14)
There is a Persian proverb that ...
