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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Who is Talking?

Who is Talking? Jesus spoke to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men”; to whom was Jesus really speaking? We have to remember when people say things to us that are...
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Poured out

Are you poured out for the Lord?  Giving Him everything you have? I can hear Mary saying, You are worthy Lord of all I have, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.”  John 11:2...
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What is our Treasure?

What is our Treasure? Did you ever go on a treasure hunt when you were a child? It is usually a game that someone has put together where a series of clues are given and everyone tries to find the treasure. The treasure could be money, or candy or a...
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Power

What is power?    Power is the ability to make a change, control circumstances, influence people or possibly the authority one person holds over another. “Come, lie with me, my sister.”  But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in...
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