Two of my favorite quotes in the Bible are found in Esther 4:14 and 16. . . And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (v. 14b, ESV) Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish […]
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Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us (Ephesians 3:20, ESV). At work, expecting a year-end bonus, how many times did it exceed our expectations? Sometimes an event does exceed what we thought — a restaurant, vacation, job, ministry.
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What? We’ve been taught since Galileo that the roots of science contain direct observation and evidence. In grade school, we learned the Scientific Method as a process of objectively establishing fact through testing and experimentation. Well, most learned such things while my colleagues and I majored in “playground.” Science teaches sight first, then believing. But
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For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God (Romans 8:14, NLT). As our earthly father involves himself in all aspects of our lives, our Heavenly Father does as well. His presence is always with us. He speaks and leads us daily. The problem isn’t God speaking but us listening. David
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When the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith? (Luke 18:8b, NLT) At 18 years old, soon after I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, hitchhiking back from Florida (where I had accepted Jesus), I was thinking about my recent decision to walk with Him. I had
Psalm 106 has no listed author, and it contains such condemnation of Israel that perhaps the author wanted anonymity. The anonymous author begins the Psalm with praise. . . Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare
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The names “Sodom and Gomorrah” transcend the location and story in Genesis, becoming symbolic of evil sensuality. And many of us have heard about an evangelist preaching “fire and brimstone” — a phrase originating from the Lord’s judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah. In the Book of Genesis, what has fascinated me since first reading this
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But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him (Psalm 4:3, ESV). Any routine needs variation. With weightlifting (or any other exercise), a continually repeated exercise eventually loses effectiveness. It’s the same with prayer. The solution: change things and vary the routine. Following a new plan can invigorate prayer, allow
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Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4, ESV). Can Christians be possessed by demons? Some scholars say “yes,” and some say “no.” I’m not a scholar, so for a thorough discussion on this topic, read chapters
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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1, ESV). Talking to a friend recently, discussing faith, I used this illustration. . . If you have one hundred dollars in your checking account and a bill of one hundred dollars to pay, you may not be rich, but