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Help
Psalm 121:1-8 I look to the hills, from where is my help to come? This first line of our psalm has a lot to say about humanity’s response to living in a fallen and broken world. Everyone at some time … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Psalms
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Faith, Faithful, Forgiveness, Grace, Help, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Psalm 121, Psalms, Salvation, Spirituality
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The good life
Luke 9:18-27 A quick trip down the self-help aisle of your favorite bookstore suggests the way to living the good life is a positive outlook, positive self-esteem and a heavy dose of optimism. Even some well-known evangelical authors try to … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship
Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross of Christ, Disciple, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Forgiveness, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Take up your cross
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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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You are dust
Psalm 51:1-19 Remember, you are dust. As if we need a reminder. You are dust and there is nothing you can do about it. To dust you shall return. This has been the case ever since Adam and Eve took … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Lent
Tagged Ash Wednesday, Christianity, Confession of sins, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, King David, Lent, Prayer, Psalm 51, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
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Why Jesus matters
Mark 2:13-17 Who is Jesus and why does he matter? The first part of this question is simple enough to answer. Jesus is God’s only begotten Son. He is our Lord and Savior. So here we have the simple answer … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Confession, Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Spirituality
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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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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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The light of God’s truth
Matthew 9:27–31, 1 John 1:1–10 Today it seems fashionable to redefine most anything. It has become socially acceptable to order daily life according to personal thoughts and experiences. Yet, the truth remains that we humans do not have the power … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Repentance
Tagged Christianity, Confession, Confession of sins, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Repentance
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Sharing the gift
Luke 2:22-40 As today begins, Christians find themselves at the intersection of life in the world and life as God’s beloved people. For the world, it is simply another day following a busy holiday season. Yet, for those who know … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Christmas, Evangelism, Faith, Forgiveness, Jesus Christ, Spirituality
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The Greatest Gift
Ephesians 4:1-16 On the ninth day of Christmas (January 2), my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing. So goes the song of giftedness for the twelve days of Christmas. If we add up all the gifts given according … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Forgiveness, Grace, Repentance, Spirituality
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