OUTLINE: Ecc 3:1 [Amplified]There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven— a time to break down, and a time to build up. GratitudeWe must be grateful for the blessings we have today because there’s no guarantee they will remain forever. Jas 2:15-16 […]
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Prayer is a vital aspect of the spiritual life, in the same way communication is in any relationship we may have. Prayer is how we communicate with God and the Bible tells us that we ought to be in constant communication with Him, pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). All of us, at one time or another,
As you would expect, Jesus’ encouragement to His disciples was always well placed, poignant, and directed. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:31-32 There’s an interesting
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OUTLINE: Mt 5:43-44“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Ecc 1:9 What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done,and there is nothing
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OUTLINE: Getting Out of Bed in the Morning Blog: 3/12/21 Ecc 3:2a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; Mt 5:43-44“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love
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For most people, getting out of bed in the morning is the start of their day. Get out on “the wrong side of the bed,” as they say, and you’re disheartened by the prospect of what lies ahead. When this happens, I have my worst days…days where I’m feeling particularly uninspired. It’s like a burden
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OUTLINE: Getting Out of Bed in the Morning Blog: 2/26/21 MacDonald on Ro 5:13Although there was sin during that time [before the Law was given], there was no transgression because transgression is the violation of a known law. The Simplicity of SalvationNot only is the Gospel easy to understand/digest, but it is also tied to a
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OUTLINE: Righteousness Implies Being Right – Blog: 2/26/21Once a person understands their depravity, they are set free from the charade of maintaining self-righteousness. In fact, this is why a humble person gladly throws up their arms and asks for deliverance from their Creator, out of fear and respect for Him (ala Pr 1:7). Disobedience implies the
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It’s fun to play pretend. Most of us grew up engaging in activities that often included acting like someone else. Charades is a perfect example of this. Acting in a school play is another. We’ve all enjoyed pretending; but, what happens when pretending becomes pretension (the root word for pretension is pretend)? What happens when
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OUTLINE: Heb 12:10b“[God] disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.” Righteousness Implies Being Right – Blog: 2/26/21 Once a person understands their depravity, they are set free from the charade of maintaining self-righteousness. In fact, this is why a humble person gladly throws up their arms and asks for deliverance from their Creator, out
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