Christian Living / Practical Faith
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Hearing God’s Voice
“If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself.” 1… Continue reading
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A Reason to Believe
“[Jesus] is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Hebrews 1:3 ESV I marvel at this reality: God never doubts his ability… Continue reading
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Finding Motivation
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NIV After I… Continue reading
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Running to Catch Up
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 NLT I wrestle with staying relevant: staying current on local, state, and national issues; learning all the ways to keep my house maintained (it’s forever trying to age, it… Continue reading
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Fathers, Give Blessings!
“All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them. He blessed them, every one with the blessing appropriate to him.“ (Genesis 49:28 NASB) Fathers. The majority of us… Continue reading
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So, Who’s Talking?
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 ESV There’s a profound difference between… Continue reading
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Learning to Listen
“Mary…sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said…[Jesus said,] ’few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:39, 42 NIV Listening is a… Continue reading
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Can Satan be defeated?
“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven!” Luke 10:18 ESV “You have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:36 ESV Can you imagine boxing for 7… Continue reading
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Showing Up and Showing Off
“For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!” Isaiah 64:4 NLT Have you ever wondered why God just doesn’t show up and… Continue reading
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Securing Freedom
“The name of the Lord, is a strong tower, thither the righteous flee and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10 It’s Independence Day in the USA, we celebrate our nation’s founding 240 years ago. When our nation was born, the people gained… Continue reading
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Addictions: Worship Gone Wrong
“Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods.” Galatians 4:8 ESV What does the most vociferous atheist who screams out, “There is no God!” have in common with the other… Continue reading
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Tit for Tat is a Bad Strategy
“Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward. Instead, invite… Continue reading
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All I Want Is A Little More Respect!
“But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” But Naaman became angry and… Continue reading
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Designer Dust
“Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being…God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him;… Continue reading
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The Need/Trust Spectrum And You
“I will never leave you nor forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5 ESV, and “a very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1 ESV Born out of the grief of losing her husband, who drowned in front of her and her young daughter while attempting to… Continue reading
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Empty Hands Can Be a Source of Joy
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 ESV How many times have I come to God with my hands outstretched, saying, “Lord, use me”?… Continue reading
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Have You Met Blind Grace?
“Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love.” Ephesians 6:23-24 ESV Is “Love is blind” because… Continue reading
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Have You Talked With The Boss?
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men … It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” Colossians 3:23,24 ESV Have you ever felt you couldn’t take on anything more? You wonder how your… Continue reading
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How to Turn Your World Upside Down
“And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying,… Continue reading
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How To Get Insight and Discernment
“Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight and ask for understanding.” Proverbs 2:2-3 NLT We are saturated by knowledge—but do you understand half of the information bombarding you? Whether it regards technology, science, business, politics,… Continue reading