Saturday, May 16, 2009
Finding Newness of Life Daily
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Those who follow God resolve every day to walk with Him anew. As sinners, saved by grace, resolving to follow Christ is an act of faith and obedience. Yes, we fail...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Be Sober, Be Vigilant
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour." I Peter 8 The Bible is full of good counsel. The above verse warns us to be sober, meaning, not to drink and get drunk, and to be vigilant or keenly watchful. Why? Because the...
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
AND NOW FOR A THIRD VIEW ON HELL
In previous days, I've caught a little bit of the controversy over the subject of hell. Some say it doesn't exist. Others state that one day all those who reject God, specificially Christ, will burn forever and ever and ever and ever..."amen". I believe neither. In fact, I believe what the Bible...
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Saturday, May 9, 2009
Our Great Need draws us to God
We're told in Scripture that in the last days there would be a strong blindness among many causing them to think they have need of nothing. "Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind,...
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Do You Need to be Perfect Before Sharing God with Others?
"Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." (Matt. 23:24) Perfectionists have a difficult time with God; they often become religious, but lack spirituality. They seek to perfect all sorts of characteristics within themselves, but lack the most important thing - a faith...
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Returning to our First Love
“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.” Revelation 2:4 There are times when our religious experience gets old. This happens when we get caught up in forms and rituals without a real connection or experience with God. People try all kinds of things to get...
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
A GUARD AGAINST TEMPTATION
"Thy Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee" (Psalms 119:11) Temptation is usually a sign that something in the character needs strengthening. That strengthening can only come through prayer, study, and meditation. It also comes through discipline and submitting one's will...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
HE ANSWERS BEFORE WE CALL
"Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear." Isaiah 65:24 Imagine having a friend that is so close he knows what you're thinking and feeling before you express it. This friend always has you on his mind. In fact, before you even ask for help, he is there to help. Even...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Least Among Us
"Whatsoever ye do unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done unto me." Matthew 25:40 These words by Jesus are very sobering to those of us who long to be at peace and at one with God. Who are the "least of these?" among us? The least might include: The poor in society Those who are despised...
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Monday, April 27, 2009
HOW TO DISCERN A TRUTH FROM LIES
"To the law and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because they have no light in them." Isaiah 8:20 Truly this is the great test of truth. If people claim to believe in the Word of God, yet contradict it and teach differently from the law (the Ten Commandments --...
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