It’s imperative we understand love. The real blessing of love is abiding in it, not just hoarding the pleasure of receiving it. I hope you see the difference – the prior is ubiquitous, directionless, all-encompassing; whereas, the latter is limited, directional, and situational. Which do you think is greater? Which gives you the greater ability to respond […]
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OUTLINE: “Not as the world gives do I give to you.”Do not be deceived! If you’re looking to the world to make your life better in 2021, you’ve already missed the mark! The world will NEVER be able to give you peace. Never! Learn to be grateful for the ‘now’!God decided to save you.“He has
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OUTLINE: “Not as the world gives do I give to you.”Do not be deceived! If you’re looking to the world to make your life better in 2021, you’ve already missed the mark! The world will NEVER be able to give you peace. Never! Ps 118:24This is the day that the Lord has made; let us
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TODAY’S VERSE:John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. The dictionary defines peace as a state of tranquility or quiet; harmony in personal relations. That sounds nice, doesn’t it? Would you
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Who among the characters in the Bible is given more prominence than the Apostle Paul besides Jesus? He is particularly monumental to us believers in the Church due to his writings comprising much of the New Testament. It’s difficult to read the Bible and not be completely astounded by his faith, integrity, and determination, especially in light
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I messed up yesterday and I am paying the price for it today. I am emotional, antsy, and my flesh is begging me to get a drink or some chocolate, to watch a worldly movie or read a worldly book; anything to “turn off” my mind and not feel the way I do right now.
Our Christmas FocusGratitude from a root of love. Ac 20:35b“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Jesus“It is more blessed to give”…what, though?– Thanksgiving– Time & energy– Love & forgiveness– “You!” “the fruit of righteousness” – Php 1:11Being righteous (thinking/doing what’s right in God’s eyes) is the wellspring of blessings. God desires so much
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Do you remember where you came from? It’s easy to forget, isn’t it? It’s utterly shameful, but if we’re honest, we all get familiar with Jesus Christ. That hurts to even type, but I trust that God’s promises of giving grace to the humble are true (James 4:6) and that He promises to sanctify me
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OUTLINE: How Long Does Gratitude Last? Blog – 12/18/20 The Season of Encouragement – blog 12/20/19God loved us so much He became a man (what a humiliating prospect) in order to reconcile us to Himself. Love, my friends – this ought to be our focal point this Christmas season; not presents, not food, not even family
There was a bunch of poor kids from the neighborhood playing a pickup game of football at the park. A good day for them was making it home with no broken bones or any cuts from the shards of broken glass strewn across the field (the park doubled as a seedy hangout by night, where
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