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God Plus You
Posted on July 24, 2012 1 Comment
What would you do if the odds against you accomplishing an important goal were 450 to 1? Would that cause you to faint? Would you have the faith required to proceed? When Israel cried out to the Lord to deliver them from the Midianites, He gave Gideon the assignment of leading Israel into battle. But […]
Learn to Pray
Posted on July 17, 2012 10 Comments
Do you treat prayer like a fire extinguisher, reserving it only for times of emergencies, taking prayer seriously only when there is a crisis? If so, you are failing to take full advantage of the grace of God that is available to empower you to live victoriously each day. You have not because you ask […]
The Potential In You
Posted on July 13, 2012 2 Comments
(For those who missed it this week) Why do we set such low goals and expectations? Why do we give up so quickly on God-given dreams? Perhaps, it is because we do not comprehend the terms of the New Covenant and the measure of power available to us. Consider Ephesians 3:20. “Now unto Him that […]
The Potential In You
Posted on July 10, 2012 6 Comments
Why do we set such low goals and expectations? Why do we give up so quickly on God-given dreams? Perhaps, it is because we do not comprehend the terms of the New Covenant and the measure of power available to us. Consider Ephesians 3:20. “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above […]
Why I Am a Christian
Posted on July 3, 2012 6 Comments
“What is the difference between Christianity and all other religions?” That was the question a group of theologians were discussing when C.S. Lewis walked in. Hearing them wrestle unsuccessfully with the question, he stated his answer. “The difference,” he said, “between Christianity and all other religions is the message of grace–the idea that God will […]
It Is a Lie!
Posted on June 19, 2012 9 Comments
Have you ever been told you could have something you really wanted, but only if you met the conditions? Then when the conditions were revealed, you were disqualified because you could not meet them. Perhaps, it was a scholarship, or a new position at work that you really wanted, but you did not meet the […]
The Real Reason Jesus Died For You
Posted on June 12, 2012 6 Comments
I used to believe that the primary purpose for Jesus coming to die for sinners was to qualify them to go to heaven to be with God when they die. Now, this is one of the many blessings we receive through our faith in Christ. And I look forward to experiencing heaven when I die! […]
The Greatest Welcome Ever!
Posted on June 5, 2012 8 Comments
“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”(Hebrews 4:16 NASB) Under the Old Testament, entering the presence of God was a very risky and fearful thing. When God gave The Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai, He […]
Do This If You Sin
Posted on May 22, 2012 9 Comments
Do you ever commit sin? A child of God, one who has experienced spiritual rebirth by placing his faith in Jesus Christ, will not make a lifestyle of sin. He can not do so because God has now joined him to Christ spiritually, and this mystical union with the Holy One has fundamentally changed his […]
Wholesale Forgiveness
Posted on April 30, 2012 7 Comments
When you need milk or shoes, you will likely head for a retail store to purchase a gallon of milk, or a pair of shoes. Most people are accustomed to shopping retail, purchasing what they need as the need arises. And that is how we think God offers us forgiveness, one sin at a time. […]
A Moment of Grace 