Faith
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THIS LAMB WAS DIFFERENT
Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 5:7 For hundreds of years, the people of Israel had celebrated Passover. Every year, they remembered that remarkable night when God delivered their ancestors from Egyptian bondage. A lamb was slain, its blood was applied to… Continue reading
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THE PERSON OF THE PLACE
Psalm 84 “Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young—even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.” (Psalm 84:3, NKJV) Psalm 84 is a… Continue reading
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Walk in Wisdom
Ephesians 5:15–21 We live in a world where good and evil coexist, and increasingly, the distinction between the two is blurred. What God calls evil is often celebrated as good, while what God calls good is dismissed as foolish or… Continue reading
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A LETTER FROM PAUL TO THE CHURCH IN AMERICA
A fictional letter inspired by the writings of the Apostle Paul Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, to the saints who are in America, beloved of God and called to be holy: Grace to you and peace from God our… Continue reading
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A LETTER FROM A CHRISTIAN LIVING IN CHINA
An imagined letter to Christians in America Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I understand that some of you are discouraged by the recent elections in America. You are concerned about the direction of your country and what the future… Continue reading
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THE THRONE IS NOT EMPTY!
A PERSONAL WORD BEFORE YOU READ I’m aware that while some are rejoicing over the recent election results, others are disappointed, discouraged, or even concerned about what the future may hold. Regardless of where we stand politically, I hope to… Continue reading
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DON’T BLAME THE SOIL
Isaiah 53:2 “For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground.” — Isaiah 53:2 (NKJV) We tend to associate fruitfulness with favorable conditions. Farmers look for fertile soil, gardeners seek… Continue reading
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SPRINGS OF FRUITFULNESS
Joshua 15:18–19 “Give me a blessing; since you have given me land in the South, give me also springs of water.” — Joshua 15:19 (NKJV) Caleb had given his daughter Achsah a valuable gift—land in the southern region of Judah.… Continue reading
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TURN UP THE WORSHIP!
“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” — Habakkuk 3:18 Life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect. We pray, but the answer doesn’t come. We believe, but the circumstances… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (6/7)
When Conviction Requires Examination Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Throughout Scripture, we encounter people who obeyed God in ways that challenged accepted standards of conduct. Isaiah walked about… Continue reading
