No way back

As I proceeded down the dark alley, I was cautious, not sure if I could find my way back.   Hebrews 6 is a warning for Christians to stay out of the dark alleys. “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection,...
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Back when

Back when…. We have all heard these words, “back when I was a child.” Yesterday can appear to be better than what today or tomorrow can bring.  If you are reminiscing over times when God moved mightily in your life, then you might need to do a spiritual check. Has your...
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A Form of godliness?

A Form of godliness? There is an interesting verse in scripture, “having a form of godliness but denying its power…” (II Timothy 3:5  NKJV)  This is in reference to the times that we live in today. It makes me think of the church in Acts. There was no lack of...
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The Deadly Kiss

It was with a kiss the Son of God was betrayed, “Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” Mathew 26:48. It was with a kiss that Isaac was betrayed, “Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near now...
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Fellowship in Suffering?

Fellowship in Suffering? I’m not sure that I know anyone who is looking for suffering. But in Philippians it says: “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,” (Phil 3:10 NKJV) If we look closely, we...
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Temptation Avoided

How do you not enter into temptation? Jesus instructs us, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”  Mathew 26:41 The word translated “watch” means “to guard and be on alert.”    Pray always!   Don’t fall asleep on the...
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Liberty to Love

Liberty to Love What does liberty mean to you? Usually we think of liberty as a freedom to do something. Have you ever thought about the freedom to love? Love is something that no one can take from you. They cannot make you respond without love. Love is a decision...
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The Prognosis

Have you been given the prognosis that a family member does not have long to live?  Jesus gave this prognosis, “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Mathew 26:2 NKJV What did Jesus and His family do?...
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A Sweet-smelling Aroma

A Sweet-smelling Aroma I have had the experience many times of sitting in my living room and smelling the aroma of cinnamon buns or cookies baking. Believe me, there is nothing like that going on in my kitchen. But this verse comes to mind as I reflect on those smells....
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Authority questioned

As a leader, you will have times when your authority will be questioned. In Numbers 12, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, try to launch a revolt against his authority. The enemy will try hard to make you believe you don’t have authority by bringing doubt and discontent.    You...
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