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As we read the Bible, we can be tempted just to focus on the parts we understand well and skip over those subjects that are mysterious and confusing. The third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, is surely one of those ...
... system of cells and nerves, muscles and limbs in the same body—the body of Christ. Therefore, it is not surprising the Bible ... people. No one can deny the presence of diversity in God’s family. We know the value of unity, yet cannot ignore the reality of ...
... upon their religious roots with low esteem. Intimidated by the giant boot-stomping of secular events, which occupy the attention of most ... the book of Acts. And no other book affirms more clearly our God-given power to persevere. We may be small in number, but no remnant was ...
The Promised Land! If it was mentioned once, it must have been mentioned a ... Hebrews to leave Mount Sinai. By then, there was no doubt of God’s blessing: the heaven-sent cloud by day and the fire by night, Moses’s ... tragedy struck. At a crucial juncture, the people doubted God’s promise and retreated into unbelief. The result? Monotonous wandering ...
Somewhere between frightening and mysterious—that’s the book of Revelation. It is notoriously considered the most difficult of all ... the book is certainly a powerful declaration concerning God’s plan for the future, in no way was it designed to predict each and ...
Whoever said the Bible was irrelevant? Here we are—neck deep in ancient Persian history, ... literature by the miraculous inspiration of the Spirit of God. This is no idle story imagined in the mind of some creative novelist whose ... blessing and practical insight. It is as much a part of God's written revelation as better-known stories and sections of the ...
... 33-34
"If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ...
Our world is filled with addictions. To the surprise of many, addictions are not limited to those outside the family of God. Many within the Body of Christ struggle with nagging, relentless habits ...
... Romans 8:23; Hebrews 9:27; Jude 1:24-25
"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, ... presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ...
... Ephesians 2:8, 9; Matthew 2:11
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow ...
... broad-shouldered visionaries. They are positive, on the move, excited about exploring new vistas, inspired, and inspiring. While ... So when you do, shrug it off and just keep on honouring God as you pursue those large purposes.
"Pettiness is the tendency of ...
... harmoniously as a family is an ongoing, intentional journey. The beginning of that journey is marked by great anticipation and genuine ... as in all journeys, unexpected challenges pop up, including the arrival of children, which requires the couple to cultivate valuable ...
God’s silence should never be interpreted as His absence. Take the story of Esther…Not once is His name mentioned in all 10 chapters of the ... plot against the Jews and sold the king on his evil idea, God was neither absent nor indifferent. When the gallows were built for godly ...
... trials and anxieties. You know before your feet ever touch the floor you are in for another who-knows-what day. You could be in an ... on, relax.” How can I do this? By being convinced that God is totally trustworthy. He cares. He’s reliable. He isn’t clumsy. Or ...
... it’s supposedly trivial...even cheap.
That view of the spiritual life, however, is deadly.
Be careful of this melodramatic ... sensational. They didn’t even realize He was Jesus until God opened their eyes at the end of their encounter. But through that seemingly ...
... clutches, and clings—stubbornly refusing to surrender. The word enough is not in this beast’s vocabulary.
Akin to envy and ... it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
“But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get ...
... feelings rather than risk rejection.
When I think of God’s love I’m baffled. I have trouble connecting with His actions because ... save us from our death sentence by dying in our place.
The verse I’ve found the most problematic is one of the first verses I ...
... 2 Corinthians 4:1-7
In his fine little volume In the Name of Jesus , Henri Nouwen mentions three very real, albeit subtle ... to be in full control...never! To say it simply, one God is sufficient.
Servanthood implies diligence, faithfulness, loyalty, ...
Read 1 Corinthians 8:8
But fortunately, God doesn’t grade us on our diet. We’re neither commended when we clean our ... MSG)
A funny thing happened to me recently. One of the sound-and-light people at the church where I pastor (a real character!) ...
I recently took a trip down the cosmetics aisle at my local drug store. Planning to run in and out with my ... the Lord and followed His commands (1 Samuel 25:32)
God gave her discernment and wisdom (25:33)
She was humble (25:24)
... appearance, examples like Abigail remind me how living for God creates character with remarkable, unmatched beauty.
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