When I went to Israel, we had a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and taught us all he had learned about his country—the good, bad and ugly. We have a guide taking us through this life if we let Him. He is the Holy Spirit. It would have been easy...
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God is the one who strengthens us. However, Paul identifies what God strengthens and for what purpose. ”May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.“ 1 Thessalonians...
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I played King of the Mountain as a child with the neighbourhood kids. The object was for one person to get to the top of the hill without being tagged by the opposing team. The victor was the King and would rule for the day. There will be earthly rulers...
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“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8. The word draw in Greek is engizō, meaning to bring near, to join one thing to another, make one. It is God’s will that we become one with Him. Jesus said, “I do not pray for these...
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Perfect in Hebrew is Salem, which means complete, safe, peaceful, whole, full, and at peace. Did you know that we can do what is right in the eyes of the LORD, yet not with a perfect heart (2 Chronicles 25:2) God is seeking perfect hearts. “For the eyes of the LORD run to...
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Ye are the light “ye are the light of the world” Mathew 5:14…. let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.” Mathew 5:16 Many today look at only the first part of this verse, “let your light...
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These days, many things pull us. Fixing houses, caring for family, ministry work, jobs, church work—what should be our priorities? Jesus clearly tells us in scripture to choose what is better. Let’s look at Martha and Mary, two sisters. One is pulled by the cares of the world, and the...
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Are you struggling to obey God? You know you should not watch a particular TV show, but you do it anyway. You know you should not eat some food, but it goes in your mouth. You know you should go to church, but you don’t go. We all struggle with...
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