Jesus has now reconciled us in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him (Colossians 1:22, ESV) The New Testament uses the phrase “above reproach” to describe what Christ has done for us. The word indicates a life of loving God that’s not discredited by our […]
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Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. God will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse (Malachi 4:5-6, NASB1995). Happy Father’s Day! Are
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Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone (Colossians 4:5-6, NLT). All of us should be able to give reasons for our belief in Jesus and the Bible. Apologetics is a technical
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I read a survey that just came out. It studied healthy families, church attendance, and emotions. The conclusion: they are all connected. Bad families mean diminished faith, less church attendance, and more loneliness. Good families bring increased faith, healthy church involvement, and happiness in relationships. There are two great human institutions created by God –
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My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19, ESV). On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Pastor Jeremy Hudson announced that the mortgage of the Fellowship Church building in Springfield, Ohio, was paid! As most of you know, I was the Senior Pastor of Fellowship for 49 years,
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Get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls (James 1:21, NLT). I read the Bible to feel better. When I’m finished reading a few chapters in the morning, I have more peace,
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God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him (1 John 4:16, NASB1995). Love is mostly lost in our culture because we have lost God. Love hasn’t been lost because our true love has betrayed us or because our friends don’t like us anymore. Love hasn’t been
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Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you! (Psalm 71:6, NLT) Psalm 71 is unique. Let me explain. Some of us who follow the Lord have a testimony, and some of us are a testimony. Let’s understand the difference.
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Praise the Lord! The smoke from that city ascends forever and ever! (Revelation 19:3, NLT) Revelation chapters 17 through 19 teach that evil has an expiration date. The focus of these chapters is Babylon. I’ve listened to one commentator say that Babylon was New York City. Close but not enough total evil in New York
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The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever (Psalm 121:7-8, NLT). There are many types of prayers. Whenever I pull out of the driveway in my car as I begin a road trip, I pray, “God, I pray a wall
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