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... for her beliefs.”
These words actually fell from the lips of the Reverend Citro, a Roman Catholic priest, as he delivered Angela’s eulogy ...
... Darwin. Famous biologist, teacher, and author. Defender of the theory of evolution. Bold, convincing self-avowed humanist. Travelling ... that determine where you are going:
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and ...
... paper out of your memory bank and see how well you do with the following questions:
Who taught Martin Luther his theology and ... a bunch of nobodies trying to exalt Somebody."
Praise God! We're among that elite group mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12: "And some of ...
Read Psalm 139:13-16
One of the great American myths is that we are all a bunch of rugged individualists. ... is not true. There are some exceptions, of course, but for the majority it is not that way at all.
Deep within, we imagine ourselves ... a mixture of Patrick Henry, Davy Crockett, John Wayne, and the prophet Daniel! But the truth of the matter is that most of us would do ...
... When their three children were young they exposed them to the Christian faith through Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and Christian ... a catalyst for us to grow in our dependence on Christ. God always wants us to trust Him more. Draw near to Him and He will draw near ...
... Joshua 1:6–7
Any third grader could have told you the vaunted sky cycle leap across the Snake River Canyon on that sultry Sunday ... Yet as he stepped into his new role as shepherd of Israel, God issued the newly minted leader this command:
Be strong and ...
... staff personnel with Campus Crusade. I spoke all week on the subject of servanthood, emphasizing the importance of believers being those ... on it, she kept offering words of reassurance.
That day God gave me a living, never-to-be-forgotten illustration of the value of ...
... Read 2 Corinthians 8:10– 11
A full year before the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church, they had begun a project. No doubt they were filled with ...
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Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, ... You go to sleep night after night, trusting in the same God who called you to serve there—convinced that He is sovereign and in ...
... describe what happened in that little upstairs bedroom when the corpse began to stir and Elijah saw life returning to the boy’s body. No ... being in the midst of such a trial and then watching God, in a miraculous moment or period of time, work it out. Only you who have ...
... finishing…something most folks find hard to do. To broaden the words of the great Apostle Paul, you have “finished the course.” I, among many ...
... 6:17–19
I confess to you, at times I’ve doubted God’s purpose and promise. I say that to my own embarrassment. When things ... when I couldn’t unravel a situation and match it with the character of God...those have been times when I’ve said, “I know down ...
With the dawning of a new year comes a deluge of resolutions, reminders, and ... than worry. Be flexible. Give more. Be content with the way God made you. And let the oil of forgiveness loosen your grip on those grudges. ... from Charles R. Swindoll, The Finishing Touch: Becoming God’s Masterpiece (Dallas, Tex.: Word, 1994), 14–15. Copyright © 1994 ...
... Ezekiel 22:30
So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him ... “natural” leadership test. The incredible thing is that God picked people whom we would have overlooked!
How about withdrawn, ...
... servant of Jesus Christ, in his or her own way. As God intended from the beginning, we released them to follow their destinies.
Some of you ...
... try to help, but they tend to complicate matters.
Take the four guys who decided to go mountain climbing one weekend. In the middle of ... tough days when the Enemy works overtime to persuade us that God doesn’t care? I have found solid encouragement from four threads woven ...
Read Psalm 31:24
Vision—the one essential ingredient for being an original in a day of copies—gets ... quality— vision .
Vision is the ability to see God’s presence, to perceive God’s power, to focus on God’s plan in spite of the obstacles.
When you ...
... testimony. Just telling about your spiritual pilgrimage. The skeptic may deny your doctrine or attack your church, but he cannot ... the kingdom. Insults and put-downs turn people off.
Ask God to open your lips and honour your words...but be careful! Once your missile ...
... 10; Proverbs 16:3; Jeremiah 17:7; Philippians 4:19
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the ...
... James 5:11
It was one of those backhanded compliments. The guy had listened to me talk during several sessions at a pastors' ... it. Your theology is narrow, but you're not rigid. You take God seriously, but you laugh like there's no tomorrow. You have definite ...
