“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it might benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, […]
“Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” Hosea 6:3 Have you ever stopped to think about the one thing that God can’t do? Wait a minute?! Did she
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“We do this by keeping our eye on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 I had the opportunity to visit the Billy Graham Library last week. I’ve never really known much about him or his family, except that they were faithful evangelists. And sometimes, there is a misconception that those
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“I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this
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“He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:2-3a Timothy Keller once wrote, “You don’t go to God because He’s useful, you go because He’s beautiful. And nothing is more useful than finding God beautiful.” How difficult it is to be still and silent.
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“Don’t just pretend to love others. Genuinely love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.” Romans 12:9 Living love is our goal! But unfortunately, I’m guilty, as I’m sure many of you are too, of making quick judgements instead. Maybe it’s because our hearts are too hard with our own emotions
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“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins
Do we get so lost in our ministry to people that we forget the One whom we minister for? Unfortunately, I can answer this with a solid sometimes. My intentions are good as I eagerly meet the needs of others. But my intentions to spend quality time with the Lord, are often cut short in
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“I’m not telling you this because I’m in need, for I have learned to be satisfied in any circumstance. I know what it means to lack, and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find
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