Christian living

Be Ready!

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An ambush is the worst form of attack.  You are caught off guard and the enemy is able to strike quickly and  effectively since he has been prowling around studying your every weakness.  So what does scripture tell us we are to do? Be Alert and on Guard We shouldn’t be surprised.  We know how the […]

Christian living

Flesh Or God?

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There are no thoughts or feelings hidden from God.  While it is true that that mouth is the overflow of the heart, the LORD knows the overflow long before it leaves the mouth. He knows the hearts and minds of men and acts upon that knowledge.   I have caught myself too many times over […]

Contentment

The Real Provision

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God has been, is, and always will be the Great Provider.  Whatever He gives to us has been carefully apportioned “according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”.   Notice that God’s giving is inseparable from Christ’s glory.  When God gives in a way that leaves us with humble means, He has done that […]

Christian living

Encouragement For The Tired Soul

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Doing the good work our Father in heaven  prepared for us to walk in can be very draining.   When you invest in the lives of others and bear their burdens, the potential exists for our bodies and minds to take a beating.   We must make sure that the fuel for your ministry isn’t […]

Christian living

His Strength

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While I grow weary God never does.  He never sleeps or slumbers. For He is our strength and everlasting hope.   There are two ways to run in this life; in our strength or His.  Those who try to run ahead of God and those who wait on Him.  This reminds me of The contrast […]

Christian living

Courage is not “No Fear”

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I’m studying the book of Joshua. In Chapter 1, God commissions Joshua to lead the nation of Israel across the Jordan and into the promised land. This is no small task. There were several obstacles to this commission. That time of year it was certainly common that the river would be high, even above its […]