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Reconcile Not Condemn

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Ministers Of Reconciliation As Christians, our end game is to reconcile others to God. Paul calls us ministers of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:17-21). This goal applies whether it is regarding someone who is or isn’t walking in the Lord. Our desire should be for ALL to reconcile with Him. This goal never changes. Paul warns […]

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Truth And Love

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As a Christian I stand for truth and love. My truth comes directly from God’s word which clearly points out we all have sinned and need a Savior. It also tells of a love that is willing to do whatever it takes to reconcile us even to the point of death. There are several who […]

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With Freedom Comes Great Responsibility

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There are few things in life more precious than freedom. I’ve heard dozens of testimonies of people who have suffered under the hands of their own government. Now, citizens of the United States, these individuals are so thankful for the freedoms they have to work, buy property, and even vote. At the risk of sounding […]

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Standing In The Gap

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John Maxwell, in his Leadership Reading Plan shares the following qualities of a leader obtained from Ezekiel 22: 1 Consecration: They set themselves apart and remain committed to their call. 2 Discipline: They do what is right even when it is difficult. 3 Servanthood: They model a selfless life, lived for the benefit of others. […]

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Give Them Coal For Christmas

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Holidays, unfortunately, can sometimes bring out the worst in us. Strained family relationships, drama, and even hurtful comments can take an awesome time of worshipping our Savior and turn it into a desire to give coal out of revenge. God’s Word advises us it’s ok to give coal, but in a different way that brings […]

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Worship

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The older I get, the more I hate sin, the more I desire time with Christ, and the harder I fight to focus on Him.  The world is certainly seemingly more complex, but in reality we struggle with the same things the men and women of old struggled with; distractions for the flesh.  We suffer […]

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Our First Love

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Your Christian walk is a relationship not unlike a courting relationship.  In the beginning it’s very exciting and new.  After marriage, it can; however, turn a little stagnant.  You can still go through the motions, even in your sleep, but the zeal is missing.  The same is true with our relationship with God.   The […]

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Unity And Truth

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I have to admit that I’m tempted to think I’m right most of the time.  Anyone else suffer from this delusion?  It can really get me in trouble, especially when it’s fueled with emotion.   I would argue that it’s one of satan’s greatest tools to produce division in the body of Christ.  We must […]

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One of the greatest hindrances to the great commission is no sense of urgency.  Since we woke up this morning, we logically assume we will do the same tomorrow. After working with thousands of people over the years one thing has become painfully clear: our time here is limited. I’ve lost friends, family, co-workers and […]

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Powerful And Loving

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Too many times we charge ahead striving for victory when what we really need to do is kneel in worship trusting in our Victorious warrior who has secured our freedom.  In modern Christendom, it’s common to hear about a patient and gentle God and I agree He is, but we must also remember that no […]