I live in rural Massachusetts where wild animals have a habit of crossing the road at just the wrong time. Whether it’s a deer, opossum, raccoon, or whatever, I’ve seen more roadkill than I can count. The strangest thing happens whenever I encounter a dead animal on the road. I slow down and look at […]
TODAY’S VERSES: Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” In prep school we recently began a series titled, “Christianity vs Religion”, in other words- the religion of the Bible
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Pop quiz: What do all religions except true Christianity have in common? Answer: They all promote a works program, where adherents desiring favor with their deity (or deities) must perform good works while in their natural, fallen state. In other words, all other religions besides Christianity propose a person is born naturally capable of doing good in
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OUTLINE:1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.2Co 11:3 NASUBut I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.God Is Not Bound
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OUTLINE:Singing a Song of Gratitude in the Face of Sadness – blog 12/9/22Sing a song of gratitude as God’s Word washes over your weary soul. Bask in gratitude for all the beauty and good God has bestowed on you in this life. Thank Him for saving you. Thank Him for sanctifying you. Thank Him for giving
OUTLINE:Happy Thanksgiving!To the degree we give thanks, that’s the degree to which we are happy. Thank God for His Unfailing Love!!Every day we wake up we should thank Him for His undying love towards us, which carries on and on because of His perfect faithfulness towards His children. Ps 89:1-2, 103:17, 136:1-5 Ps 103:17But the steadfast
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Shall I begin with a little Shakespeare? To be, or not to be: that is the question:Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,And by opposing end them? -William Shakespeare, HamletI think one of the reasons why this man’s works are
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OUTLINE:2Co 11:3 NASUBut I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.Ps 119:68You are good and do good;teach me your statutes.Rev 4:11“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you
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OUTLINE:1Co 13:8“Love never ends” [ESV]…or…”Love never fails” [NASB] Living in Christ’s LoveWe should be taking care of one another, calling on the sick and praying for them, helping our family members who are in financial need, and using our gifts to encourage them, per the love and grace of God. Php 2:1-5 Gal 6:2Bear one another’s burdens,
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Have you ever played the party game, “Would You Rather”? It’s a conversational game that multiple people play which usually ends in a lot of contorted faces, chin scratching, and laughs (hopefully). The game is played by posing a dilemma in the form of a question beginning with “would you rather”. Typically, the dilemma is