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We Have Eternal Immunity Through Jesus!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God through Moses> said <to the Hebrews>, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I wil...
Pursue Joy, Not Happiness
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(20) I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. (21) Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: (22) Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never ...
How to be truly great
Willie Mays passed away recently. We were reminded once again of his greatness on the baseball diamond, considered by some to be the greatest baseball player ever. Tom Brady retired a season ago and is considered ...
Who Does God Want Us To Choose?
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(20) Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. (21) Whether you turn to the right or ...
Restore God & His Love In Child Rearing & Relationships
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(14) And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (15) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. A...
Hold Sinful Actions Accountable, & Be Accountable For Your Own Sins
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.’ (1 John 1:8); ‘(15) <Jesus said,> “If your brother or sister <in Christ> sins, go and point out ...
It’s not my fault, but it is my responsibility
I heard this a while back and it sort of stopped me in my tracks. Think with me… It isn’t my fault that someone chose to litter in my yard or at the church, but once I see the trash it becomes my responsibil...
Righteous People Need Righteous Leadership
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’ (Proverbs 29:2); If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.’ (Proverbs 29:12) Last week, a Bapt...
Know Your Warning Signs!
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will <the destruction of the Temple> happen, and what will be the sign of Your comi...
Get To Know Your Neighbors, So They Get To Know You – & Jesus
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<A Levitical teacher responded to Jesus,> “To love Him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all ...
Free Will, Not Coercion, Works Best For The Citizenry & For Christ
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(42) Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. (43) Not so w...
Churches Should Focus On The Spiritual Spectrum, Not On The Societal Or Political
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.’ (Proverbs 16:9); ‘<Jesus said,> “Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether My teaching...