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... Read 1 Corinthians 2:4– 5
When we think of what the great Apostle Paul was like, the idea of humility isn't the first one that ... would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:4–5)
Now for a preacher, that's quite a ...
... and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their nets were so full of fish they ... potential by breaking our nets and filling our boats. When God’s hand is on a situation, nets break, eyes bulge, deck planks groan, and ...
... of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ring which fit loosely over a ... Sometimes it’s hard to embrace the freedom to be what God has made us to be!
Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that ...
Read Job 40:1–5
Then Job replied to the LORD,
“I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover ... . And the third is a response of surrender . That’s all God wanted to hear. And what an important change for Job! Without realizing it, ...
Read 2 Corinthians 1
Of all the letters Paul wrote, Second Corinthians is the most autobiographical. In ... This seems especially appropriate since it says that God, our Father, is the "God of all comfort" who "comforts us in all our affliction." Our loving Father ...
... and identify our behaviours or beliefs according to the person we follow. That’s why we have Calvinists, Arminians, Lutherans, ... there is no help for you there” (Psalm 146:3). Unlike God, even powerful people are frail and dying.
Scripture tells us that ...
... knelt before him in mockery and taunted, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they spit on him and grabbed the stick and struck him on the ... to the mob. His fear of people was greater than his fear of God.
Jewish law stated that a person was not to be scourged or flogged with ...
Read 2 Timothy 2:14–17
I repeat: Don’t garble the message!
We’ve been talking about how easy it is to take one thing ... statements was very important?
Speaking of which, God’s style of communication doesn’t seem to leave much margin for ...
Read 1 Peter 5:1-4
If we hope to demonstrate the level of excellence modelled by Jesus Christ, then we’ll have to come to ... we like to use but seldom define.
Generally speaking, God’s kingdom is a synonym for God’s rule. Those who choose to live in ...
Read Mark 6:30-32
Well, we are nine months into the year. Throughout the past months we've reaffirmed the significance of ... those excess pounds?
How is my sense of humour?
Is God being glorified by the schedule I keep...or is He getting the leftovers of ...
... neighbours. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind. (Ecclesiastes 4:4)
My high school graduating class had its ... obedient, being sincere, being diligent. Same pattern—God emphasizes being more than doing.
So then, are you giving thought these ...
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Elie Wiesel gives readers a tragic perspective on the horror of the Holocaust. Wiesel's book, Night , will grab you and not ... into an oven fuelled with human flesh.
Wiesel's God was murdered at Birkenbau. Something dear and precious within his soul also ...
... and trust in Christ like never before during COVID-19 and the current war across our world, we can look to men and women of faith who ... Taylor be strong and courageous remembering the Lord our God goes with us and He will never leave or forsake us.
“If we are ...
... for His name’s sake?
Do you shake salt and shine the light every chance you get?
Do you remain balanced, cheerful, and ... lives, almost oblivious to some of the more obvious signs of God’s purposes being fulfilled. The Scriptures encourage a more alert and ...
... away, but he left his cloak in her hand as he ran from the house. (Genesis 39:10–12)
The appeal of sensual lust works like a ... yield. You can’t fight it. That’s why the Spirit of God forcefully commands, “Run!”
Taken from Great Days with the ...
... I didn’t realize until later was how easy it is to allow the allure of online popularity and temptation of presenting a false self on ... authentic connections.
Relationships are important. God created us connect with Him and with each other, so it makes sense why we ...
It was the Apostle Peter who wrote of “the mighty hand of God.” In his first letter, he exhorted us to humble ourselves beneath God’s ... (Proverbs 21:1). Clearly and unquestionably, God is on the move—deliberately and actively—even when we cannot “feel” Him and even ...
... long will you hesitate between two opinions?" Elijah asks the people of Israel. The easiest thing to do when you are outnumbered or ... Elijah told the people of Israel. Either you are for God or against Him.
Perhaps you have known God for many years but have ...
Read Exodus 35:21, 25-26
God is a God of freshness and change. But wait, before I leave that thought, ... God Himself isn’t changing, nor is His Son. He “is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). Isn’t that a great ... it South America? Great! Or Indonesia? I’ll do it. I’ll move or change my profession. Fine! Are You leading me into a new venture? ...
... a drink, and I will water your camels, too!’—let her be the one you have selected as Isaac’s wife. This is how I will know that you ... would entrust it to no other man. “Swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not allow my son to marry one of these ...
