More and more focus will be given to the book of Revelation in the coming years. Whereas many of us have ignored the book as unknowable, when the actual historical events foreshadowed in the book of Revelation begin to happen, we will have those “Uh, oh” moments and think, “I remember reading that in the […]
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One of my favorite verses on prayer is Ephesians 6:19: Pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. Ephesians 6:19 NASB95 If the great Apostle Paul can write a letter asking for prayer, certainly I can send a blog
All is vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:2 NASB95 My wife has two laughs – one when she sees something ridiculous and one of pure joy while observing something meaningful. I love both! Laughter could be the most important part of any relationship. No laughter and no fun usually means anger along with bitterness instead. I ride a
But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him. 1 John 2:27 ESV Jesus left and the Holy Spirit came. You can’t have
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Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Matthew 28:19 NASB95 Since “go and make disciples” is the last and greatest command of Jesus, we should ask two questions: What is discipleship or how do you know if you are a disciple? How do you disciple? If we are given the command to go and disciple,
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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 There are rules. It is rules or chaos. Since God created everything and He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and loving, He gets to make the rules and He should make the rules. Let’s say that God makes one rule… Thou shalt share donuts. We
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For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of
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American culture is probably the hardest place in the world to learn to pray! Paul Miller in A Praying Life I agree and I disagree with Paul Miller. And before I get too critical with Miller, of all the books that I have read on prayer, his book, A Praying Life, is one of my
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Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 8:7 I have a natural reluctance when I’m asked to give. Whether of time, talent, or money, my first reaction is “why I can’t” rather than “why I can.” So, God presents opportunities for
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Be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 Vacations are the time for rest, sun, fun, and unfortunately, Miggy Moments! We all have Miggy Moments. We lose control, we lose rational thought, we say things we later regret, and we lose empathy. Then, a moment later, when control,
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