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... Hebrews 4:9
On God my salvation and my glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, O ... peace that accompanies this rest. Thank You for the freedom from worry. Thank You for carrying the weights that we used to carry on our own ...
... system of cells and nerves, muscles and limbs in the same body—the body of Christ. Therefore, it is not surprising the Bible frequently ...
... We've been taken advantage of; we've been mistreated....
The cause of disillusionment and the cure for it can be expressed in almost the ... in the living Lord . When we do that, the simplest messages from God calm our spirits.
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, Wisdom ...
... times can be disconcerting. Those who have gone through the remodeling of a home can testify to that! Likewise, changes in leadership ... of the changes that occurred during Israel’s transition from theocracy to monarchy…from God’s anointed servants to Israel’s ...
In Genesis, we see humanity ruined by the fall. In Exodus, God’s people are redeemed from bondage. In Leviticus, those people are revived through worship. Being the ...
Among the least-enjoyable yet important responsibilities of those who love the Lord is the task of confronting another believer who is living in ... of this kind of “tough love,” perhaps most notably from the prophet Nathan to King David. Nathan’s is a model worth following ...
... agent...a disordered psychic or behavioural state resulting from mental or emotional stress.”
Like potatoes in a pressure cooker, we understand the meaning of stress. A week doesn’t pass without a few skirmishes with ...
... to guess. God did say that about someone, David, and the Bible takes a thorough look at his equally fascinating and instructive ... hesitate to roll up your sleeves and do grunt work in the shadows without getting a mention of the glory. They mean the private-you ...
... get a blessing.
Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; ... beyond our immaturity. Help us in our unbelief. Guard us from discouragement. As we look back over the checklist You gave to Peter—and ...
... thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. (1 Samuel 18:8–9)
... Saul became paranoid. “What more can he have now but the kingdom?” His self-talk lost control. “Hey, I’ve got a problem on my ...
... truth. Agree with it or not, we still need some who can take the lead and set the pace. Big shoes must be filled.
And that is certainly ... hero kept them buzzing and forever off balance. Brushfires from his abusive language, his private debates and public disputes resulted ...
... broad-shouldered visionaries. They are positive, on the move, excited about exploring new vistas, inspired, and inspiring. While ... without large purposes" (George Will).
Excerpted from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll , Copyright © 2000 by Charles R. ...
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Wouldn't you love to live courageously in spite of the odds? Doesn't it sound exciting to be divinely powerful in day-to-day ... it out with joy, without fear—until our minds are freed from the world's mould and transformed by the Lord's power.
Now some ...
... John 21:15-19; Romans 8:28
Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter ... .
Help us find fresh encouragement and new strength from Your Word. We look to You alone for the ability to hope again. Only You ...
... his fierce determination against vicious persecution. If the man were alive today, he would not tolerate our congratulations. “No, no, ... One who pours His power into me is strong. My strength comes from my weakness.” That’s no false modesty. Paul would tell us, “Strength ...
... himself friendly. (Proverbs 18:24, KJV)
Do you see the point of the proverb? To have friends we must be friendly. Friendliness ... made.” God says so!
Devotional content taken from Good Morning, Lord...Can We Talk? by Charles R. Swindoll. ...
... 4:14–16
He was brilliant. Clearly a child prodigy, the pride of Salzburg, a performer par excellence. One of the most brilliant ... boasting is evil. (James 4:14–16)
What do we learn from this? First, life is brief . On most grave markers, there is a little ...
... who believe it is , usually support their claims with the words of Isaiah:
He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped ... full measure—to sustain you, to comfort you, to lift you from despair, and to bring you peace no matter the intensity or length of your ...
... He kept it clean and shiny so that flies would visit it. The minute he got a "customer" he would clean up after him so the other flies ... escapes the web only to end up in the glue?
Excerpted from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll , Copyright © 2000 by Charles R. ...
Read Genesis 43:1-12 JOSEPH
Judah put it on the line. "You can't continue to delay and deny the situation. I'll take ... pray together, asking for God's direction.
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, Great Days with the Great Lives ...
