Tag: cross
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He Is Listening: A Devotional on Prayer
One of the most awe-inspiring truths about God is that He is always listening. Unlike the fictional portrayal in Bruce Almighty, where Jim Carrey’s character is overwhelmed by the constant flood of prayers, God never tires, never falters, and is never too busy to hear our voices. He is infinite, omnipresent, and loving, and because…
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Why the Thought of the Cross Offends
Yesterday, while scanning the channels on my Sirius XM radio, I discovered a Billy Graham channel that plays his old sermons and talks. This discovery felt timely because on Sunday night at dinner, several church members and I had been discussing the great evangelist. Intrigued, I decided to listen to one of his sermons during…
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Embracing the Cost: Freedom to Share the Gospel
Acts 4:18-20 (ESV) – “So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of…
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“Embracing Love’s Symbols: A Devotional Journey with Jesus”
The floriography craze, communicating with the use or arrangement of flowers, was introduced in England in 1717. Flowers have been used throughout history to symbolize a wide range of emotions, sentiments, and meanings. Flowers were also mentioned and used in the Bible to convey deeper spiritual lessons. Some of the flowers mentioned in the Bible…