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Speak Up In Faith, Stand Firm In Truth
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<Paul wrote,> (18) Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, (19) holding on to f...
The amnesty box – one temporary, one eternal
Recently, when flying back from vacation, this box in the corner just before the airport security checkpoint caught my attention. It was an amnesty box. Being the curious person I am, I asked the security person if I could as...
When Hard Decisions Come, You Have Someone To Help
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.’ (Proverbs 12:15); ‘<Jesus said to the Apostles,>”But the Advocate <or Helper, or Counselor>,<that is> the ...
Plan to trust in God
I once wanted and planned to be a neurosurgeon. I had my life laid out and knew what each step of the way looked like, and even when they would happen. I planned to marry a girl shorter than I. (I am 5′ 6.5″ and A...
A Peaceful Solution In A World In Turmoil
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to Habakkuk,> “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”’ (Habakkuk 2:4) The Book of Habakkuk in the ...
Don’t Choose Poorly, Choose Righteousness
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<God said to the Israelites through Moses,> “(19) This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose...
God’s Purpose Is Greater Than Man’s Opinion
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”’ (John 13:7) Jalen Hurts, the outstanding quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, had many doubters who opined ...
A Revival Movement Starts With One Person
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘<The Lord said to Solomon,>“If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will ...
Approaching worship the right way
Be on guard so that your life, and more importantly, your worship, is not hijacked by rampant consumerism. Our American culture has fallen under the sway of “have it your way.” Everywhere we look, the ...
Celebrate Halloween By Giving The Best Treat Ever
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons.’ (1 Corinthians 10:21) The context of this verse comes from...
You Can Help With Spiritual Deficiency Syndrome
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.’ (2 Corinthians 5:20) Doctors are a lot like maintenan...
Where There is No Jesus, Satan Moves In
Word-Of-The-Day: ‘(7) Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. (8) But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. (9...