Be Astute
on February 27th, 2025
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.  (1 Peter 4:7)  The apostle Peter, writing to the early Christians, reminds them of the urgency of their situation and the necessity of being watchful. Simon Peter is saying, “I want you to be astute. The end of all things is near.”  You need to know about the Second Coming of Christ. You need to understand t...  Read More
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Be Different
on February 26th, 2025
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.  As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. (1 Peter 4:1-2)  As believers, our lives should be different from everyone else who is not a believer. Your life, because Jesus has saved...  Read More
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Resisting Evil
on February 25th, 2025
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.  (2 Corinthians 5:21)  Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor during World War II, who was raised in a family with strong ethical values. Dietrich Bonhoeffer used his tenure as a pastor during World War II to speak against Hitler's euthanasia and extermination practices against the Jews. He came...  Read More
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Signs Of True Revival
on February 24th, 2025
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 forgive their sin and will heal their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14Many of us long for revival in our nation, but what does true revival look like? It’s not about politics or temporary excitement—it’s about deep, personal transformation.Thr...  Read More
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Embracing Your Second Chance
on February 23rd, 2025
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23We’ve all made mistakes. Maybe it was a bad decision, a missed opportunity, or a failure that haunts us. It’s easy to feel like we’ve used up all our chances. But God is not like that. His compassion is new every morning, meaning that t...  Read More
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Craving Spiritual Milk
on February 22nd, 2025
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 Peter 2:2-3)  As we look at this Scripture passage, we see there is an analogy of being a child, and having a desire for spiritual milk. The Scripture says, “Like newborn babies.” There is an interesting word used here, “brephos.” This Greek word was o...  Read More
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Awakenings and Quiet Times
on February 21st, 2025
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off -- for all whom the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:38-39)  The First Great Awakening occurred at Pentecost. God did an amazing thing that had never happened b...  Read More
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Be Sensitive To Your Witness
on February 20th, 2025
Let your gentleness be evident to all. (Philippians 4:5)  When things are going great in your life, you are making lots of money, you are healthy, your relationships are strong, your marriage is solid, your kids respect and honor you, and your parents are blessing you; that is when everyone expects you to be happy. However, when you are going through a difficult season in your life, that is when t...  Read More
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A Public Answer
on February 19th, 2025
“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33)  Yesterday, we talked about the personal answer we must give for our relationship with Jesus. The answer Peter gave to Jesus’ question in Matthew 16 was a personal answer. But that’s not all...  Read More
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A Personal Answer
on February 18th, 2025
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” – Matthew 16:15-16  When Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter gave a personal answer. When he said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God,” he was saying it very personally. He was saying, “As far as I'm concerned, regardless of what any of ...  Read More
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A Faithful and Helpful Friend
on February 17th, 2025
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13  I have a distinct memory of going to church camp when I was about 11 or 12 years old. Whenever I went to church camp, I always took my fishing pole. When in doubt, fish; that was my philosophy as a kid. During some free time at this particular camp, I had the privilege and the freedom to fish.   My bes...  Read More
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A Church On Fire
on February 16th, 2025
I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary… Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the ri...  Read More
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