Attributes of a Christian
on August 19th, 2023
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) Let’s look at three specific characteristics of a follower of Jesus. It is important to realize that each of these characteristics should be present in the life of a Christian. However, I would encourage you to read through this list with a posture of self-... Read More
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Second Chances
on August 18th, 2023
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. (John 1:18) We simply cannot understand how God works or what He desires for our lives. We can easily be confused about the direction He is taking us. When we are confused, we must look at John 1:18. We need to pay close attention to that last phrase, “has mad... Read More
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Refuse To Compromise
on August 17th, 2023
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm -- neither hot nor cold -- I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Revelation 3:15-16) As John writes to the church at Laodicea in Revelation Chapter 3, we learn much about how this church looked compared to the community surrounding it. Note that, “This church was just ... Read More
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Who Jesus Says He Is
on August 16th, 2023
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. (Revelation 3:14) In this Scripture verse, we find three different phrases that Jesus is using to describe Himself to the church at Laodicea and to us. It is important that we understand the meaning and the magnitude of the titles Jesus gives Himself. These ti... Read More
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Deep Thirst
on August 15th, 2023
...I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1) The Psalmist said it perfectly, I thirst for you… Deep inside all of us is the longing for God Himself. As our Maker and Creator, He has planted within all of His children a longing which cannot be quenched except for Him and Him alone. Since the time of Adam and Eve walking with th... Read More
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A Humble Life
on August 14th, 2023
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne. (Revelation 1:3-4) Yesterday we talked about how John was fearless and faithful. And ... Read More
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Have No Fear
on August 13th, 2023
So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6) Let’s talk about the disciple John for a moment. John was the youngest of all disciples. He was a fisherman; when he began to follow Christ, his life would never again be the same. The Bible tells us that John was the only apostle to make it all the way to the cross. You are ta... Read More
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Fully Trusting God
on August 12th, 2023
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received…There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1,4-6) I have seen many Christians struggle with trust over the years. We often find it ... Read More
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Look to Christ
on August 11th, 2023
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. (Proverbs 18:10) Have you wondered how you can know if Jesus is the true source of your fulfillment? There is a good way to determine the answer. You will know if Jesus is really fulfilling your life when things aren’t going well for you, when your circumstances are less than ideal, and you are still looking to Chris... Read More
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Staying in Love with Jesus
on August 10th, 2023
I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. (Revelation 3:8) One of the best takeaways we can learn from the church at Philadelphia (in Revelation Chapter 3) is that we must stay focused on Christ, no matter what tough circumstances come our way. This was a ch... Read More
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Promoting Christ
on August 9th, 2023
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. (Revelation 3:10-11) Philadelphia was intended to be a missionary center for the Hellenistic way of life. In fact, it was built as a Greek ci... Read More
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Dealing with Depression
on August 8th, 2023
Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. (1 Kings 19:5-6) The Bible exposes a real-life issue as we read about Elijah’s journey. Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. The number o... Read More
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