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... as hurtful as they may be, can hardly be compared to the devastating impact brought on by trouble in the home. Family feuds, wayward ... stealing our joy. And no one is immune who compromises with God’s standard—not even a king such as David. In this study we witness the ...
... found in John 15:1–11. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unfolds the symbolism of the Father as the vinedresser, Jesus as the sustaining vine, and believers as ...
... presence. However, Goliath didn't intimidate David. The only giant he saw was God—he knew God would help him. What about the giants in your life? How do ...
... things. He taught a form of godliness that focused more on the heart than the external appearance of righteousness. He healed disabilities and diseases. Moreover, He did something only God can do: He forgave sins! An encounter with the remarkable Jesus of Nazareth ...
... Not that. Simply and silently wait before your faithful God. Read a passage of Scripture, perhaps a psalm, and let it speak. Say ... your shame is gone. Feel His arms around you. Understand the cleansing that He's bringing. Feel again the freshness and relief of His ...
... Read Psalm 39
Many great men and women down through the ages have offered counsel on how to keep our tongues checked and caged. Like Will Noris, the American journalist who specialized in rhymes that packed a wallop. He once ...
... where they simply refuse to obey. All attempts to bring back the harmony in the relationship prove futile. This results in harsh words and ugly reactions ...
Read Philippians 2:3– 4
I like the tongue-in-cheek definition of philosophers one of my seminary professors ... to be understood usually end up focusing full attention on the individual. Consider a few of them:
Education says, "Be resourceful; ...
... my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us . (Philippians 3:17)
Imitate me, just as I ... Cesspool Cosmos. And, observe, it is a walk, not a sprint. The good news is: We are not alone on this demanding pilgrimage...which means ...
You will break the bow, if you keep it always bent. So goes an ancient Greek saying. ... of Elijah's “bent bow” that he finally broke under the strain. In 1 Kings 19, we find him disillusioned, downcast, and ... But why? And in the midst of his depression, how did God deal with His broken servant? Elijah's story helps us understand how we can ...
... an impressive mountain range. But when you get down into the shadowy crevices...the Alps we ain't.
That's why our Lord means so much to us. He is ...
... our sneakers, and wiggle our toes all we wanted to. During the afternoon recess that extra freedom added great speed to our softball game ... and not worry about who may say what?
Even though our God has graciously granted us permission to be free, to have liberty...and to ...
... doesn’t mean tedious and dull!
Growing Deep in the Christian Life takes theology out of the stuffy lecture hall into the ... in storms, confidence in your faith, and a closer walk with God. With each theological truth, you’ll learn principles to apply to ...
... talk about anything else.
You talk together about how the Dodgers played last night. No big deal, you just talk about that. You talk ... lifestyle. So much so, that Christ fits naturally into the regular conversation of the home.
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, ...
No one is qualified to judge another. We don’t have all the facts, we don’t know motives, and because we have our own prejudices and worldviews, it’s impossible to be objective. The only one who has all the information is God. He alone is qualified to judge.
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Just as God’s fingerprints are all over your past, they’re all over your future too. You are running a specific race of faith God planned just for you.
Scripture shows you how to run the race as well as how to finish well. Hebrews 12:1–3 states it simply and ...
Marriage, as God intended it, is a mutual thing. It goes both ways—God never asks more of one than the other, though He asks the maximum of everyone.
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... back “on schedule.” Teenagers return to homerooms, and the old grind…as college students wave farewell and shout, “Send money!” ... such blows?” Let's find direction and encouragement from God's Word for the school years ongoing and yet to come.
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We don’t like to think about death, but the Bible says believers have nothing to fear—we have a Shepherd, Jesus, who will walk with us through the valley of the shadow of death when the time comes.
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John the Baptizer built a following of thousands of people, not to keep them for ... Jesus. John’s mission as forerunner to Jesus was to clear the way, prepare the way, and get out of the way! Hearing that Jesus’ ministry was growing, ...
