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... lives absorbed in total darkness will see every colour in the spectrum of light. In fact, the first face they will see will be of the One who gives them sight. And those ...
Read Matthew 6:8
When Jesus walked the earth, He attracted a number of people to Himself. On one occasion, He sat ... bottom-line truths about how He wanted them to grow up.
The scriptural account of His "Sermon on the Mount" is found in Matthew 5, 6, ...
... style in Joshua 24:14–15. Like a good leader, he laid out the facts. He exhorted those about him to get off the fence and get their ... conviction—he and his family were going to serve the Lord God, no question about it. But what others would do was strictly up to them. ...
... he had faithfully protected his family’s sheep from both the lion and the bear, then astounded the nation of Israel when he felled the ... That was the mighty David, the anointed one, a man after God’s own heart. What a legacy! And yet, at the height of his success, ...
Read 2 Corinthians 12:8–9
It is not God’s will that everyone be physically healed.
Those who believe it is , usually support their claims with the words of Isaiah:
He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped ...
... I think about how much I miss him. I keep all his things on the dresser just like he left them when he went to the hospital the last time. ... never come to pass and open your heart to embrace new ones. God has given each of us a unique purpose to fulfil on earth. Take some time to ...
Read 1 Peter 4:8
We’ve been talking about the tragedy of insensitivity in relationships. Parental sensitivity rates desperately low these days. It’s part of the fall-out of our rapid pace. Solomon tells us that our children “make ...
... James 1:19-20
Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, ... a defence to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good ...
... for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” The ancient story of Esther falls into ...
Read Psalm 90:12
Strange creatures roam the land these days. Being efficient, diligent, and productive, they are ... like a bull
Communication 1. Talks with God directly 2. Talks with angels 3. Talks to himself 4. Argues with himself ...
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I don't know anyone who would build a summer home at the base of Mount Vesuvius, and it would be tough trying to get campers to ...
Here is a sampling of accommodating theology.
God wants me to be happy. I can't be happy married to her. So I'm leaving...and ...
... individual who has come to me pours out his or her soul. And God very clearly leads me to confront or point out a few specifics that the person finds rather painful to hear, not to mention accept.
Suddenly, I ...
Mark 6:31–32
It is almost 10:00, Monday night. The children are snoozing upstairs. Aside from a few outside noises—a passing ... May I remind you? That still, small voice will never shout. God’s volume doesn’t increase because we allow noise and activity to ...
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Ever felt weird because you were "normal"? I remember the first time I had that feeling. I was a teenager surrounded by other ... our style, we are all looking for the magnificent truths of God, for genuine Christian fellowship and togetherness.
In the Body of ...
... slow, you aren’t responsible, and you can’t be trusted. The music you listen to is wild-n-wicked, the stuff you read is shallow or sleazy, the places you go are loud and low ...
... derringer. Then why? Because a rumour was sweeping the country that his coffin was empty. A select group of witnesses observed ... disseminated, creating unrest, fear, and harm. That’s why God makes clear the importance of using our words to speak grace, not spread ...
Over the years my commitment to daily fitness has waned. So when a friend invited me ... achieving my goal on my own strength instead of relying on God to show me what He wants to develop in me.
After some research and ... and self-sacrificing? Is this a barrier in my life? Is God asking me to change in this way?
It’s interesting because what I ...
... you due to a misunderstanding of something you did with only the purest of motives. Such feelings grind away at our peace so severely we ... BITTER...DON’T LET IT UNDERMINE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!
David states in the opening lines of his ancient composition that he ...
Dear friend,
I remember huddling with my siblings on the floor around my mother’s kitchen chair as she sat leading us in prayer ... , following along with her study materials, and soaking up God’s Word. One night I overheard her praying aloud for me and each of her ...
... but you can spend it only once. Choosing one thing over all the rest throughout life is a difficult thing to do. This is especially true ... this comes first.”
If I am to seek first in my life God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness, then whatever else I do ought to ...
