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Category Archives: Encouragement
The Examined Faith Life
The Bible has many promises for the believer. For instance, Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” We call ourselves “believers” because we believe what the Bible … Continue reading
When I Hear God’s Voice
How do I know whether it’s the Lord speaking or my own thoughts when I ponder my open Bible? There are times when it’s obvious that He is speaking in my morning times: In plenty of other cases, I read … Continue reading
When Life is a Hassle
Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). This verse is probably at the top of everyone’s memory-verse list. As I was reviewing it for myself, I wondered, is it true of my efforts? … Continue reading
Receiving Power
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). The people gathered … Continue reading
The Kingdom of Heaven is Here and Now
A friend was telling me that he could hardly wait for heaven so he could escape all that’s going on in the world. I stopped him and asked, “But what about Jesus? He said that the kingdom of God is … Continue reading
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A Chosen Disciple
Jesus “had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen” (Acts 1:2). Jesus Himself had chosen the final 12 apostles. Who were these apostles whom He chose? They were chosen out from His disciples (Matthew 10:3-5). A disciple is … Continue reading
God, Savior, Lord
“Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father” (1 John 2:24). We need three facts … Continue reading
Your Kingdom Come
When we consider the Our Father prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) from the standpoint of God’s promise to Abraham, “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3), it adds a new dimension to this prayer. This prayer … Continue reading
Come to Me
To us who are still loaded down with the cares of life, with its many distractions, with the endless to-do’s driving us with no end in sight, Jesus’ offer still stands: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are … Continue reading
Images of God
God created us in His image, after His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). That image encompasses all of us, our heart, soul, mind, and strength expressing love to the Creator of all. He made us to be image-bearers reflecting His glory to … Continue reading
