Contentment

Privileges And Praise

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The LORD being sovereign over all creation is a foreign concept it seems in multi-generational self-centered and entitled society.  As soon as someone is deemed sovereign, the assumption is loss of rights and privileges.  This is not always the case; however, with God. When we were “bought” with the blood of Christ we actually gained […]

Encouragement

Fan or Follower?

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Jesus isn’t interested in growing his fan base. He wants followers who sincerely want to be with and love Him.  Not because He is egotistical, but because that’s truly what is best for us.  True followers desire to know, live, and speak the truth in love.   You see a fan doesn’t give up anything, […]

Heaven

This World Needs You

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Being a believer should result in a longing to be with our wonderful Savior in heaven. There are days when we’ve had enough of living in this fallen world and are more than ready for  the ultimate joy with no more pain no more tears! Along with this longing; however, is the heart of God […]

Gospel

Love For Repentance

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As a parent of 22 children, I have certainly been wronged a time or two.  I have to say that lying, stealing, and disrespect are the top 3 behaviors I struggle to respond well to.  It may have something to do with the fact of entering high school at 4′ 10″ and under 100 pounds […]

Gospel

Fulfilling The Law With Love

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When questioned about which commandment was the greatest, Jesus responded: “And He said to him, ” ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS […]

Encouragement

Love Multiplied

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  God is a God of even scales who sees everything and satisfies those scales with love overflowing. He asks of us behavior He knows is impossible without giving our hearts completely to Him.   Jesus challenges us to be merciful and loving to even indignant and evil persons. For it is easy to be kind […]

Contentment

Joy Even During War

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Why is life so hard? Because we are in the midst of war! There is an unrelenting spiritual enemy plotting and scheming to steal, kill, and destroy every good gift from Our Heavenly Father.  It is easy to lose heart and focus when life gets difficult and to look at your circumstances and be downcast. […]

Christian living

Faith In His Promises 

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I love these words our Savior has instructed us; they remind us of the unmatched power our our Father in heaven.  With God it’s not a matter of “if  it’s possible” but that “all things are possible.” There have been times where life has brought me so low, I couldn’t even see up.  My faith […]

Christian living

You Are The Light Of The World

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It stands to reason that if God is light: “This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.”   ~ 1 John 1:5 NASB And we are children of God: “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that […]

Christian living

Love And Sacrifice

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Love is a word that gets thrown out there for everything from people to peanut butter.  While its definition hasn’t changed, it’s uses have. If we were to look how we use the word love today, it might more closely resemble lust.  It casually rolls off our tongue requiring little effort of thought as has […]