Category: Jesus
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Can we understand God’s thoughts?
Many know that I am a staff writer for the website GotQuestions.org, and this morning I received a question that I wanted to share as well as the answer that I provided. In our attempt to understand the mind of God, we must always remember that we are NOT His equal; and in everything God…
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Looking Ahead to Twenty Twelve
I haven’t really written anything personal in a while (other than some devotional encouragements taken from our church bulletin) and so I thought I would start with some updates and give some insight on the year ahead. Most of my friends (whether internet-based or in real life) know that 2011 wasn’t the best year for…
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New Year’s Encouragement
The New Year often brings about lots of relief for some, especially considering difficulties of the previous year with hopes of a better one ahead. But, what if this year is the same as the last? What if this year is worse than the one before? What then? Who will you turn to for relief?…
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Display the JOY!
As we enter the Christmas season, it is important that we remember that joy, real joy, comes only from God because of the sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. Man-made joy falls apart, but joy from God is eternal! Show someone the joy you feel this week; rejoice in what Jesus has done and celebrate…
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Faithfulness in All Things
Oswald Chambers writes, “Being faithful to Jesus Christ is the most difficult thing we try to do today. We will be faithful to our work, to serving others, or to anything else; just don’t ask us to be faithful to Jesus Christ. Many Christians become very impatient when we talk about faithfulness to Jesus. Our…
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Encouraging Word of Hope
During this past month, many in our community have suffered through terrible storms as well as the loss of life, property, and perhaps even, their hope. This weekend, our church gathers together to not only pray for those affected, but to turn our own hearts to the Lord’s will and seek His redemption during this…