Encouraging Words
on October 30th, 2024
Therefore encourage one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:18) For years as a pastor, I have walked the grief road with those who are saying good-bye for a final time at a gravesite to a dearly cherished loved one. When I open the Bible to these words (especially from verse 13 to the end of the chapter), it changes the atmosphere every time. Although the grief process has a journey to co... Read More
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Have You Been Saved?
on October 29th, 2024
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13) Has there ever been a time in your life when you have turned from your sin and placed your faith in Jesus Christ? You might say, “I joined the church, was confirmed and was baptized at 12.” I didn't ask that. Has there been a moment in your life when you have acknowledged your sin and realized that you deserved to go... Read More
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Stay Near The Cross
on October 28th, 2024
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. – Galatians 6:14As long as we stand at the foot of the cross—where the ground is level—we will be okay. The cross is the great equalizer, reminding us that no one is better or worse than anyone else. Our sins were equally paid for by Jesus’ sacrifice, and that is wh... Read More
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Focus On The Sacrifice Of Jesus
on October 27th, 2024
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8When Jesus died on the cross, He did something unimaginable—He who was sinless became sin for us. Crucified between two thieves, Jesus took all our sin—past, present, and future—upon Himself. He became the ultimate sacrifice for humanity, allowing us to be reconciled with God. This is a truth we must never lose sight of. The c... Read More
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Forgiveness
on October 26th, 2024
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22) We talked about forgiving others as Christ forgave us, and how difficult this can be. When forgiving, we must remember that we cannot fully forgive anyone in our own power. ... Read More
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Forgive Like Jesus
on October 25th, 2024
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. (John 20:19-20) When Jesus first appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, they techn... Read More
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Forgive Others
on October 24th, 2024
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)It is very important that we learn how to forgive others. There are some passages which cry out for much more meditation and processing; and this happens to be one of those. Filled with the Holy Spirit, I can imagine that the Apostle Paul had someone on his mind when he wrote these wo... Read More
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Serve Like Jesus
on October 23rd, 2024
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) Has there ever been a time in your life when you thought something was missing? You needed to fill in the blank on your page, and you didn't know what it was. You remember when you turned from... Read More
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The Danger of Addiction
on October 22nd, 2024
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) When we think about addiction, we typically think of being addicted to things like drugs, alcohol, or pornography. While these are dangerous addictions, we need to realize that there are plenty of other things we can become addicted to if we are... Read More
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You Need Jesus
on October 21st, 2024
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." — Hebrews 4:12 Being a constant student of the Word is vital for your spiritual growth. None of us have "arrived" spiritually, and we’re all on a journey of faith. We all need to deepen our roots in God'... Read More
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Don’t Get Distracted
on October 20th, 2024
"Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so." - Hebrews 13:9In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept up by the latest trends and ideas, especially on social media. We’re constantly bombarded with messages that claim to offer truth and wisdom, but not all o... Read More
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Born and Born Again
on October 19th, 2024
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” (John 3:3) Today is my birthday. That’s right. On an early Monday morning, at approximately 2:00 a.m., I entered the world with a pat on the bottom and a scream of shock. Although I don’t remember the event, my mother has recounted it many times, how the event unfolded, often in a crowd of people ... Read More
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