Tag: Christians
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Communicating Christ-like Love Through Non-Verbal Actions
Let’s delve into the profound impact of our non-verbal actions in our interactions with others, both within the Church and in the world. As followers of Christ, our words and actions should consistently reflect His love and grace. The Bible reminds us in 1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or…
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Overcoming the Temptation to Brood and Ignore
Let’s explore a common struggle we all face at times: the temptation to brood and ignore our loved ones. We can find guidance and wisdom in the Scriptures and through the examples set by our faithful ancestors in the faith. While I was babysitting my grandchildren a week ago my granddaughter was misbehaving in the…
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Seize the Day
Ephesians 5:15-16, the apostle Paul encourages us with these words: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.” This verse reminds us that each day is a precious gift from God, and it’s our responsibility to use it wisely.…
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Fighting the Right Battle
In the battle of life, we often find ourselves fighting the wrong enemy. Instead of waging war against the forces of darkness and the schemes of the devil, we often turn our weapons inward and become our own worst adversaries. What Causes Us to Fight Ourselves? The tendency to turn our weapons inward and become…
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Journey with a Jesus-Era Time Capsule
Today, we embark on a unique devotional journey that takes us back in time to the era of Jesus Christ. Imagine discovering a time capsule from that era, a vessel that encapsulates the hopes, dreams, and wisdom of those who lived during Jesus’ earthly ministry. As we explore the contents of this hypothetical time capsule,…
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Stepping Aside for God’s Sovereign Will
Today, I want to delve into a crucial aspect of our spiritual journey – the idea of getting out of God’s way to allow His sovereign will to be accomplished. As we explore this topic, we’ll discover the wisdom and beauty of yielding ourselves to the Divine plan. Our guide on this journey will be…
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He Has What You Need
Let’s dive into the timeless wisdom of a song by The Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” and explore it from a Christian perspective. Life can be a journey full of surprises, and sometimes we find ourselves facing situations where our desires don’t align with God’s plans. In Philippians 4:19, the Apostle…
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When Confronting the Reality of Hell, Choose Life and Heaven
Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.’” – Matthew 25:41 (NIV) In our journey through the Scriptures, we encounter both the breathtaking promises of heaven and the solemn warnings of hell. Today, we embark on…
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Citizens of Two Realms-The Temporal and the Eternal
As we journey through this life, we are constantly reminded that we are citizens of two realms – the temporal and the eternal. Our hearts are drawn to a place beyond this world, a place of indescribable beauty and unending joy: Heaven. Today, let’s delve into the sacred pages of Scripture to gain a glimpse…
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