If God is for you, who can be against you (Romans 8:31). At times in our lives we want to say where are you God. If you are for me, then why is all this happening? “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the...
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To build character we need to be joyful during tribulation and persevere. We are to not only be joyful, but to boast about the tribulations that we are going through, “we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3 Our character is who we are...
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Cutting a tree down that is leaning toward your house can create some anxiety. Am I making the right cut? Is the tree going to fall in the right direction? Is it going to break at the top and come down on me? Am I qualified and capable to do...
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God delights in you. “Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you…” 1 Kings 10:9 When I asked the Lord why He delighted in me He said, “because you are my own.” We are God’s children. “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what...
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On this Independence Day, do not be independent of Him who called you to Himself, Jesus Christ. Jesus laid down His life for you to be free, and when you know the truth, you will be free indeed. “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”...
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Did you know that hungering and thirsting after Christ is a weapon of warfare against the enemy? “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Mathew 5:6 James 4:7 tells us to submit to God and resist the enemy. What better way to submit...
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Not just a greeting! Paul often started off his letters with, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” In 1 Peter and 2 Peter, Grace and peace are multiplied. “Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.” 1 Peter 1:2. Peter is not only...
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“But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.” 1 Kings 5:4. True rest is a blessing. True rest brings peace. For the Lord of Peace (Jesus) will take on the battle. “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” Exodus 14:14 The Lord...
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