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'If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow the Spirit as well. ' Galatians 5:25

How Are We Going To Respond When We Find Ourselves Held Captive Because Of Our Beliefs? Will We Have The Faith, Hope, And Love That Paul Exhibited?

Philippians 1:15-19 NLTIt’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News. Those others do not have pure motives as they preach about Christ. They preach with selfish […]

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What A Sensitive World We Live In, Do You Live Up To What Is Expected?

Proverbs 20:22 NLTDon’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. As a society, we have become very sensitive. We are bent on making sure that everyone gets what they deserve.  And that they get it NOW!! But being a Christian, is that a position that our […]

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What Good Is It To Have Zeal If You Are Headed In The Wrong Direction?

Romans 10:1-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, […]

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“Can All Your Worries Add A Single Moment To Your Life?”

Luke 12:22-26 NLTThen, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store […]

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The Way You Deal With Others Will Reveal The True Condition Of Your Heart

James 4:11-12 NLTDon’t speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you. God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has […]

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Is My Life A Reflection Of My Beliefs? Or Does It Tell A Different Story?

Acts 11:17 NLTAnd since God gave these Gentiles the same gift he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God’s way?” ”…who was I to stand in God’s way?” Great question! Who am I standing in the way of? Is the life I’m living, getting between […]

' Take care that no one deceives himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise. ' 1 Corinthians 3:18

Don’t Be Fooled By The Wisdom Of This World! There Is Wisdom Only In The Word Of God

1 Timothy 4:1-5 NLTNow the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. They will say it is wrong to be married and […]

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Are You Seeking a Victory? Look Upon the One Who Has Already Won

1 John 5:3-4 NLTLoving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. What hope… “For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.” Meditate on this verse, […]

'God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. ' James 1:12

Sick and Tired of Your Troubles? Believe it or Not, They Provide an Opportunity for Great Joy

James 1:2-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing […]