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Tag Archives: Apostle Paul
Golden rule
Romans 12:9-21 Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Such is the golden rule. We strive to follow it and teach it to our children, expecting them to follow it as well. Yet, even as we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Love your neighbor, Relationships
Tagged Apostle Paul, Behavior, Bible, Christian, Christianity, Community, Faith, Golden Rule, Holy Scripture, Love your neighbor, Revenge, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus, Unity, Vengeance, Word of God
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Rejoice!
Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Faithful, God's Word, Happiness, Holy Scripture, Joy, Joyful, Personal Happiness, Philppians, Prayer, Rejoice, Rejoice always, Spirituality, Worry
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Saved by grace
Romans 7:7-25 Everyone has bad habits. Those things we do subconsciously and don’t realize it until it’s done. Then there are those bad habits that, as we strive to refrain from doing them, the temptation becomes too great and we … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bad Habits, Christianity, Confession, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Salvation, Sinful desire, Spirituality, Temptation
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Your heart’s desire
Romans 10:1-13 In our world today, so many people struggle to realize their heart’s desire. For some, it is the fulfillment of a dream long held, culminating in personal happiness. For others, it is the safety and security of a … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Grace, Happiness, Heart, Hearts desire, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Personal Happiness, Sharing faith, Spirituality
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Encourage one another
1 Thessalonians 5:1-22 Young or old, rich or poor, we all face difficulties in life. Everyone, no matter their status or station in life, experiences days when things don’t go according to plan. Everything we do turns out wrong; everything … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bad days, Christianity, Confidence, Encouragement, Faith, Jesus Christ, Love, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Prayer, Self esteem, Spirituality
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The greatest is love
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 To love one another, that is the command given by Jesus to his followers. You are to love one another. At times, it is easy to love one another. The things we have in common and the … Continue reading
Posted in Love, Love your neighbor
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Faith, Jesus Christ, Love, Love your neighbor, Spirituality
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Disciples witness
1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 “Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” With this statement, or one similar, the apostle Paul opens his epistle letters through which he builds up the faith of the early … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Spirituality, Witness
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Disciples read scripture
2 Timothy 3:10-17 Our God is a God of relationships. He is one of steadfast truth, mercy and peace. How do we know this? We have his Word! As we read the Scriptures, God reveals his self, his Son Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Discipleship
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible study, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Holy Scripture, Spirituality, Word of God
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Dead to sin
Romans 6:1-11 Many years ago, in the middle of January, I was born, the third child for my parents. Seventy-eight days later I died. How can this be since I am writing this today? The answer is found within our … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Forgiveness
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin, Spirituality
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Give thanks for the faithful
Colossians 1:1-14 How often do you find yourself praying for someone? It is likely that you often pray for those who are sick, facing difficulties or for safe travels of a friend. But when you pray, how often do you … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Apostle Paul, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Gospel, Thankfulness
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