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... Monotony and mediocrity mesh like teeth in gears. One spawns the other, leaving us yawning, bored, and adrift. In referring to monotony, I ... your drab and seemingly meaningless assignments of life, God is there! He cares! He knows! From your yesterday to your tomorrow—God. ...
... national office is committed to excellence in communicating the truths of Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ. Our hope is people will come to an understanding of God’s plan for their lives through accurate, clear, and practical teaching. ...
... written an article or essay before then you understand the battle it can sometimes be to form a concept. Even with all the plotting, ... to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you,” (Ephesians 4:32 NIV).
There are lots of ways we can ...
Read 1 Samuel 23:14-18
David now stayed in the strongholds of the wilderness and in the hill country of Ziph. Saul hunted him day after day, but God didn’t let Saul find him.
One day near Horesh, David received the ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... us? Not only is it possible—it’s essential !
The familiar words in Romans 12:1–2 need to be reviewed.
And so, dear ... and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy ...
Read Hebrews 12:1–2
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was awarded many years ago to the ... a “just get by” mentality in our walk with the Lord. But God desires so much more. Here’s why I make that statement:
Since we ... easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion ...
Read Luke 22:1–2
Passover was approaching. The leading priests and teachers of religious law were plotting how to kill Jesus, but they were afraid of the people’s reaction. (Luke 22:1–2 (NLT))
On His last night with ...
... that it's easy to shrug it off as "only natural." That's the problem! It is the most natural response we can expect. Not supernatural ... she said she would never forget—THE ORIGINAL CHURCH OF GOD, NUMBER TWO.
Whether it is a personal or a public matter, we quickly ...
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Never Trust a Calm Dog, and Other Rules of Thumb is the title of a book I read some time ago and was recently browsing through ... don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’” Based on this verse, my ...
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When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” And ... 19:26–27)
What a contrast we have at the cross! God’s perfect sacrifice—His Lamb—hung there in agony, giving His life, ...
... 15:58; 16:13–14
Years ago, I listened as Anna Sklar, the author of a book titled Runaway Wives , shared some shocking statistics: ... of despair.
Don’t! Instead, I urge you to draw near to God and to His people. Don’t retreat, but rather surround yourself with ...
... was through (isn't that a wonderful word?) but because joy, the theme of the inspired letter I had spent weeks studying, had rubbed off. It ... away...her concern for my spiritual welfare...her desire for God's best in my life.
As I slid Meyer's book back on the shelf, I thought ...
... two daughters. They are now all grown up, but years ago, the younger child was constantly on the move, rarely winding down by bedtime.
One night her dad decided he’d be ...
Question: I was hurt in the past by bad relationships and now I’m afraid of starting new ones. I feel ... and grows so that you feel controlled by it. Let’s look to God’s Word for some guidance on how to overcome fear.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience ...
... words Paul wrote?
“I have not achieved it...forgetting the past...looking forward to what lies ahead.”
Paul's openness is best ... the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. (Philippians 3:10-14)
How ...
Read 2 Samuel 7:4-17
God does not call everybody to build temples . He calls some people to be soldiers. He calls some people to do the gutsy work in the trenches. He calls some people to compose and conduct music. God has all kinds of creative ways to use us—ways we can’t even imagine and ...
Read Philippians 1:6
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished ...
Read 2 Kings 5:14-27
The prophet Elisha's servant, Gehazi, was the bearer of news the Syrian ... soul. It is perhaps the most subtle peril every servant of God must endure: hidden greed.
This is the secret, smouldering desire to be ... Accountability is essential in order for any servant of God to remain pure and pliable clay in the Master's hand.
Frankly, I'm ...
