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Category Archives: Encouragement
Becoming a People of Faith
This is another article in the series that addresses how the Word of God changes us. We want to be people of God. How does the Bible get us there? Hebrews 11:1 gives us important traits about the biblical faith … Continue reading
Letter to a Pen Pal
I had a thought. (I get those now and then.) People say the Bible is a handbook of life. But not quite. It doesn’t tell us which college to enter, which person to marry, which career to go into, right? … Continue reading
Meditation: “Love one Another” (1 Corinthians 13)
First Corinthians 13:1-8 has been oft quoted at weddings simply because its topic is love. But Paul the apostle did not have marriage in mind when he wrote this. He had church gatherings in view. First Corinthians 13 is the … Continue reading
Your God is Too Small
I’ve been reading a book for the second time since I rediscovered it in the bargain bin: Your God Is Too Small, by J.B. Phillips. What he wrote about Christians and their small love applies to what I’ve been reading … Continue reading
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The Incarnation of the Son of God
Before we can address the theme of the Son of God becoming flesh, we should remind ourselves of why he came to be born here in the first place. In the Garden of Eden, Adam chose the way of disobedience … Continue reading
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Come Before His Presence with Thanksgiving
The first three verses of Psalm 95 call us to sing, give thanks, and worship the LORD, Yahweh, the Rock of salvation, the great God, the great King above all gods. This God is distinct among all the man-made gods … Continue reading
NOTW
The flesh provides the entryways though which the world and the devil can enter. The eyes, ears, mind, senses—these are all underground tunnels through which the enemy may enter and we may be taken captive. What are you listening to? What are you thinking about? What are you watching? Whatever is not of God and His liberty is from the enemy. Are you a friend of the world or of God? Continue reading
Christ is Not Far Away
Christ is not far from us. “But the righteousness which is of faith says this, ‘Don’t say in your heart, “Who will ascend into heaven?” (that is, to bring Christ down); or, “Who will descend into the abyss?” (that is, … Continue reading
Letter to a pen pal, July 2020
Now as to prayer. You find great resistance to prayer from outside because Satan fears prayer. Through prayer and the teaching of the Spirit you take hold of all the resources of God to live a holy life that is … Continue reading
Author Reads on YouTube
I started a channel on YouTube where I read selected portions of my books. You can listen to my (terrible) voice in my channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6UPOqg6J4Q&list=PLPQQ4ORCPeQA7tqGZal2VI0sJQVzuGGEc I’ll be adding more Author Reads over the coming weeks until I’ve included … Continue reading
