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Grace enfolds every action of God. The creation of the universe, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and the giving of the Holy Spirit all took place within the framework of God’s amazing grace.
Scripture contains no greater demonstration of grace ...
Young Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew so little about that little bundle of joy conceived by the Holy Spirit. She didn’t know those tiny feet would one day walk on water. ... And she didn’t know that her lips kissed the tiny face of God Himself. But if Mary knew so little, how much less did Joseph know? ...
Israel (the northern kingdom) was steeped in religiosity, immorality, compromise, and ... was needed—a determined, disciplined, courageous man of God to proclaim the truth and denounce sin. Amos was just the man!
Born ... one of the most colourful personalities among the prophets. God’s severe predictions of judgment had to be delivered by a man who ...
... their ministry. One way they can do this is by examining the experience of the ancient Hebrews as portrayed in Moses’s words in Exodus, Numbers, and ... if it meant personal slavery and direct disobedience to God.
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God specializes in the impossible. There is nothing He cannot do! Yet, we’re often slow to trust ... toughest circumstances and the most impossible situations. God’s miraculous power might seem distant or theoretical at times, but it’s ...
Living on the Ragged Edge is a study of the book of Ecclesiastes, and it’s for folks who live in the trenches—down there where it’s dark and dirty and full of ...
... over.” Jesus’ marred and bloodied body finally sagged on the cross, finally still and quiet. The One who had snatched the official’s son from death and called Lazarus out ...
Among the least-enjoyable yet important responsibilities of those who love the Lord is the task of confronting another believer who is living in deliberate ...
“So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” (Acts 2:36)
Origins: From the Hebrew ‘adon ; at times rendering God’s name Yahweh as LORD. In ...
... gravity and Murphy’s Law, your little sandwich will be the miracle sandwich that lands right-side up. Maybe, oh just maybe…splat! ... Though seasoned in walking with God, he remained a victim of his own carnal clumsiness. Instead of seeing the ... force seems to be thwarting and frustrating our every move. We wash the car, and it rains. We make a sandwich, turn around for a ...
After 26 incredible years as the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Pastor Chuck will soon step ... October 2024 will mark his 90th year of life and will be the month he concludes his pulpit and pastoral responsibilities at Stonebriar ... Community Church and witnessing the transformative power of God in all their lives. While his role and involvement in this body of Christ ...
Read Luke 15:3–7
Ever get that cattle-in-the-corral feeling? Sure you have. Whether it’s sitting in morning traffic or ... how important can one be among so many.
Thankfully, God’s Word offers a life-transforming perspective to assure you of just how ...
... 6:25-34
When you face an impossibility, leave it in the hands of the Specialist! Refuse to calculate. Refuse to doubt. Refuse to ... Yours." He is able to handle it. But we don't usually give God those chances to "fix" it. We are so totally (and sinfully) confident in ...
... Parenting message series, we need to be reminded of the often unmentioned benefits of reproof. No one could question or deny the benefits of divine reproofs, which we read of in various places in the ...
... 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 would not get suspicious.
Then one day this fairly ...
... are a lot of hungry wolves out there. I’ve learned over the years, however, that cynicism can quickly set in, bringing only heartache and bitterness. God offers us a better way:
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it ...
... Read Matthew 6
Jesus opened a five-gallon can of worms the day He preached His Sermon on the Mount. There wasn't a Pharisee within gunshot range who wouldn't have given ...
... that has been tamed. Humble in heart means "lowly"—the word picture of a helper. Unselfishness and thoughtfulness are in the ... person, He uses gentle and humble . When we read that God the Father is committed to forming us to the image of His Son, qualities ...
... 1 Thessalonians 2:19
You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand ... forever. (Psalm 16:11)
Father, we are delighted with the sure expectation of Your Son's return. Thank You for telling us Your plan ...
... when life is noisy, hectic, and difficult...
And when the world feels so caustic and chaotic...
It can all make it seem as if ... confidence in Him. That’s the value of a daily intake of God’s Word.
One Insight for Living listener expressed it this way, ...
