…the writer speaks of forgiveness of our sins. How much more is that available to us with the blood of Jesus to wash those sins away? We can be so thankful that the LORD does not keep a record of our sins. If He did, we could not stand….
Your Compassion
Growth & Knowledge
Reluctant Obedience
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Our Yard Was Ground Zero...
Merely Human Rules
Apply All Diligence
As those who have undergone the new birth in Christ, we have been given divine power for all that we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). This is a phenomenal promise, but effort must be made to put this great divine power to work in our lives. His power has been given to us, but it is imperative that we actively cooperate in order for it to be productive…
An Important Message from Joel
Equals In Faith
"To those who have obtained a faith of equal privilege with ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord" 2 Peter 2:1-2 HCSB.
Those who have come to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ enjoy equal privilege, according to these verses.
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What Do You Believe Strongly?
Footprints
"Set up for yourself roadmarks, Place for yourself guideposts; Direct your mind to the highway, The way by which you went" Jeremiah 31:21.
In a book I’m currently reading, the author recounts a time he was hiking over fresh snow. He observed the various animal footprints, but then noticed human footprints. It soon became apparent that these were his footprints; he had been traveling in circles. Without a map or compass, he became disoriented.
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All One in Christ Jesus
"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise" Galatians 3:26-29.
Few passages have more significance and application than these verses, so let’s unpack them.
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What Does The Lord Require Of You?
"He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8.
It’s an answer in the form of a question, much like a popular television game show. God reminds His people of what He previously stated as to what is good, and they are three succinct requirements.
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I Ate Them
"Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O Yahweh God of hosts" Jeremiah 15:16.
This verse seems especially appropriate to consider this Thanksgiving weekend. Most of us have indulged, and probably overindulged, in a sumptuous feast. We likely found great pleasure in all that we consumed.
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Hold Firm
Emptying Yourself
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Many have viewed these verses largely from a doctrinal and theological perspective. The previous verse qualifies how we should view them: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” Philippians 2:5. As He was in the form of God, so are we. As He did not count equality with God something to be grasped, neither should we. As He emptied Himself to take on the form of a servant, so should we. We too, in our human form, are called to radical obedience.
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Bless The LORD, O My Soul
The Psalmist offers us specific reasons for gratitude. Yahweh, our Father, pardons, heals, redeems, crowns, and satisfies. Our great need for redemption and restoration is that which He richly supplies. Not only that, He goes so far as to "crown" us with lovingkindness and compassion, and satisfy us with good things all our years. In essence …
Be On Alert
"And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, ‘So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour? Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak’" Matthew 26:40-41.
The true test of character is in the critical times. Moments of crisis and challenge are when we are most tempted to compromise values and beliefs.
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