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HANDLING THE FORCES THAT BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF OUR MINDS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) MEDITATION: James tells us that our mind is the battleground for good and evil. When tempted, no one should say, … Continue reading

SOME NIGHTS CAN BE TUMULTUOUS, BUT NEW HOPE ARRIVES IN THE MORNING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23) MEDITATION: Have you ever gone to bed with something on your mind that you cannot put aside? Maybe it is problems in a relationship with someone; maybe … Continue reading

DOES GOD JUST SAVE US AND FORGET US?

BIBLE PASSAGE: For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle to the circumcised, was also at work in me as an apostle to the Gentiles. (Galatians 2:8) MEDITATION: Although Galatians 2:8 is a fairly short verse, it speaks volumes. The first thing we should recognize is Paul and Peter were both ‘apostles’. … Continue reading

HOW IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND JESUS AFFECTING YOUR LIFE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility… (Ephesians 2:13-14) MEDITATION: Will there ever be peace in the world? … Continue reading

WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF YOUR FAITH?

BIBLE PASSAGE: But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (Galatians 5:18) MEDITATION: People of faith usually choose to either live by a set of rules, or being led by the Spirit. Of course the problem of living by a standard of rules is that we will not succeed … Continue reading

PERVERSION OF GOD’S WORD IS A THREAT TO OUR FAITH AND RIGHTEOUS LIVING

BIBLE PASSAGE: I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. (Galatians 1:6-7) … Continue reading

WHICH DO YOU PREFER: FOOLISHNESS OR JOY?

BIBLE PASSAGE: The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. (Psalm 53:1) MEDITATION: Education is a wonderful achievement, as long as it doesn’t alter our beliefs. There is a danger of allowing our intelligence to distort our thinking. … Continue reading

HOW DO YOU SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION TO GOD FOR SAVING YOU?

BIBLE PASSAGE: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20) MEDITATION: Paul was a man on a mission of persecuting … Continue reading

WHEN I AM SICK OR DISCOURAGED, WHO CARES?

BIBLE PASSAGE: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? (Psalm 8:1-4) MEDITATION: We live in a world where selfishness and self-centeredness is increasing and genuine … Continue reading

ARE YOU A TRUE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, OR DO YOU JUST CLAIM TO BE HIS FOLLOWER?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2) MEDITATION: There are many who claim to be followers of Christ, but are failing to reflect His … Continue reading