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BE HONEST AND ADMIT YOUR SIN

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” (Romans 4:7-8) MEDITATION: When we sin against the Lord and want to be forgiven, there are several reasons which might stand in the way of forgiveness. Here are just … Continue reading

GOD REQUIRES PERFECTION

“To the praise of his glorious grace,  which he has freely given us in the One he loves.” Ephesians 1:6Many people have the idea that God is going to grade on the curve.  We say to ourselves, “We’re bad, but we’re not as bad as somebody else”.  But God doesn’t grade on a curve. As … Continue reading

DON’T BELIEVE THE LIES OF THE EVIL ONE

BIBLE PASSAGE: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8) MEDITATION: The devil wants you to live your life from an empty cup. He wants you to think that God’s cup of … Continue reading

THE DARK VALLEYS

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 There’s nothing that will bring you more face-to-face with God than going through the dark valleys of life. When you are there, you are going to cling … Continue reading

THE BENEFIT OF TRIALS

“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:3 A man had a grandfather’s clock. One day he felt sorry for the grandfather’s clock because it had a weight on it, and that weight was always pulling on the clock. The man said, “Okay clock, you’ve held this weight so long; … Continue reading

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR FAITH

BIBLE PASSAGE: “He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15) MEDITATION: If we had to identify the major misconception about believers today, it would be that we spend too much time getting out of trouble with God and not enough time getting into righteousness! We … Continue reading

LISTEN TO GOD

“Now then, my children, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.” Proverbs 7:24 The United States Government doesn’t teach Treasury agents to detect counterfeit bills by having them study fakes. They show these agents real dollars over and over and over until they have the pattern memorized. Then, when a counterfeit is put … Continue reading

GOD’S DISCIPLINE

“For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29Someone has said, “If you are looking for a leader to follow, find someone with a limp.” The wounded in life are those who have learneddifficult lessons through suffering. Do not resist the Shepherd’s rod of correction. Is the wounding painful? Indeed. Does it seem that you … Continue reading

THE CHOICES WE MAKE

“Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.” Psalm 25:12 You are free to choose. You are not free, however, not to choose. Then, after you make a choice, your choice chooses for you. There are consequences for your choices – always. If you choose … Continue reading

THE LORD HAS PREPARED US FOR SERVICE

“After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you —for I will be going through Macedonia. Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. For I do not want to see you now and make only … Continue reading

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