Posted by Jesus over 2,000 years ago as His last message to His followers: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I […]
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For everyone born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith! (1 John 5:4). The Greek word for overcome is nike! Long before Michael Jordan helped elevate an obscure shoe company to huge profits and worldwide influence, God had a better idea. He wanted us
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Years back, I called a church in Texas to speak with the Executive Pastor. I was writing a magazine article on this church, so I was asking the pastor for an interview. He responded to my request by saying, “Sure, why don’t you come to morning prayer at our church?” I responded that I would
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There’s no internet! Earthquake, tornado, 12 inches of snow, differing disasters – but is there any statement more frustrating than… There’s no internet! It happened to me this morning. I was up early, drove to my office, and was ready to write a brilliant Interruption. But there was no internet. I have large monitors and
The Psalms were not written in a historical vacuum. They are testimonies. Stories that are personal and national – of victory, defeat, and confession. The Psalms have been read for thousands of years, not because they are historical, but because they become real to each generation. In my life, when I’m overwhelmed or have made
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Little children, guard yourselves from idols! (1 John 5:21). This verse is an odd way to end a book of the Bible. Sorry, the great Apostle John, about challenging your literary skills. But what were you thinking? In 1 John, you discuss the great themes of love, power, and living victoriously. I think you should
If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). I love this verse, as it indicates a personal relationship with God. Understanding that Christianity is a relationship transforms how we experience God. A relationship has conversation, a sense of presence, and is nurtured by love. Religion has impersonal
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COVID divided us, Putin united us! A week ago, most people in the world didn’t know Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We know him now as the heroic President of Ukraine who needed ammunition and not a ride from President Biden. No one had heard of Snake Island – now made famous by a Ukrainian soldier’s “expletive” statement
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My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James 1:19 NIV). Studying the Greek word for “listen” I realized the word is often used in the New Testament for hearing and understanding. He who has ears to hear should listen
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Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is in me, bless His holy name (v. 1). This Psalm has no requests; it is all about praise. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits (v. 2). Americans are becoming the most complaining and argumentative people in the
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