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Freedom from oppression has been the dream of nations and individuals throughout history. And while freedom has ... distinctive way—he gave His life, exposing Himself to the ultimate physical weakness in order to provide for His followers the ... encourage you to stand firm in the liberty that comes from God.
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When people hear the word parenthood, in rush all kinds of thoughts and feelings—some positive and some negative. One may remember the joy of having a faithful dad or the comfort that comes with a diligent mom. Another may remember the horrors of ...
Jesus is the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet He ... and condemned to suffer a punishment normally reserved for the Roman Empire’s worst criminals. His arrest was a betrayal, His trials a ... He remained calm, He answered questions honestly, He spoke the truth with dignity, and He calmly resolved to allow the Father to vindicate ...
Pentecost is when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Today the Holy Spirit’s presence is just as powerful and evident in the lives of ...
“It was easier to find a god than a man in Athens,” according to one ancient writer. Wading through the sea of idols, Paul couldn’t keep silent. He responded with righteous ... the truth without fear, and surrendering the results to God.
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The weight of responsibility on Moses’ shoulders felt too heavy to bear as he ... Aaron, were faithful supporters.
Yet, Moses turned to God over and over, relying on the stable and sure guidance of God. As you listen to this message, learn important truths about a godly life ...
... is yours. It’s your ministry—because you receive the blessing of God’s Word. Whenever you invest in the work we do, millions of individuals ...
... attractive. This is true, not so much in children, but in the lives of adults, those who ought to know better. Many are satisfied to ... is to start looking like a herd of cattle in a stampede than God’s flock beside green pastures and still waters. If you are willing to ...
... one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded in all four gospels: “The Feeding of the 5,000.” And that number doesn’t even include the women ... fish—to dish out a meal for roughly 20,000 hungry mouths. God operates with ease in the realm of what we deem as impossible.
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... things better
A chance to think for yourself
Seeing the end results of your work
Working for efficient managers
A job that ... on
Ponder that list. Notice what isn't included in the top 10: job security, benefits, vacation time, and high salary. Yet most ...
... groups for a large spectrum of needs, caring Christians, and the hope of even more well-trained young men and women soon to be graduated from excellent and dedicated institutions. In North America the opportunities for employment and career advancement have seldom been ...
For some people, minding the rules is more important than helping the hurting. These faultfinders enjoy heaping up laws that add to other ... taking delight in judging others when they collapse under the weight. When Jesus healed a lame man, rather than take joy for his healing, ...
... world. That has numerous effects. We do things contrary to God's Word and experience guilt as a result. We also get angry but mishandle it ... Most of us experience this at one time or another.
The Lord knows depression is part of the human condition and provides answers ...
... Matthew 10:19
Do you know what I've discovered about the Lord? He doesn't give wisdom on credit. He doesn't advance you a bundle of ... wisdom and insight?
Right when we need them . At the very instant they are required.
If you're a parent, you may have ...
No effort we make to achieve something great for God is promised perpetual success. Why? It's all too easy for the slow, silent slip toward spiritual erosion to cool our love for God and ...
Shaken up by the events in Jerusalem, the 11 disciples waited on a mountain in Galilee when, suddenly, Jesus ... ordinary folks just like you and me. This message, known as The Great Commission, became the mission for all Christians.
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... and injustices. And it takes grace to love someone through the difficulties in his or her life. Mary, the mother of Jesus, never expected ... allowed her difficulties to become his own. And when God became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ, He willingly accepted ...
Here is the principle: We reap what we sow, forgiveness notwithstanding. Confessing our sin does not take away the consequences. However, God’s grace means God, in forgiving us, gives us the strength to endure the consequences.
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No effort we make to achieve something great for God is promised perpetual success. Why? It's all too easy for the slow, silent slip toward spiritual erosion to cool our love for God and ...
Are you the worrying type—fearful of the possibilities tomorrow may hold but also grieving mistakes of the past? As we stand at the beginning of a new year, we must admit that we ...
