Two-Sided Power
Acts 5:12-16 … 12 “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but More →
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Dying to Self
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Matthew 5:5 … “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” What does the word “meek” mean? It is a mildness of disposition, a gentleness of spirit. One definition of meekness is “a blend of More →
Good Grief
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) The word translated “mourn” is pentheo which means to grieve for the dead. Spiritually, it implies to grieve for the spiritually dead—mourning over sin; More →
Kangaroo Court
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Jesus was brought before the high priest and quickly pronounced guilty. The Day of Atonement for sin planned before creation had come; the scapegoat had to be named. He was arrested in the garden and More →
Overcoming Relationships
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Broken relationships need to be restored: in your marriage, in your family, or with a friend. Joseph was restored to his brothers. God can help you overcome the challenges of broken relationships. More →
The Guarantee
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We live in a world which is overwhelmed by guarantees. Yet, the warranties often are not quite as good as they may sound. The apostle Paul offers a guarantee for the one who follows the biblical guidelines— More →
Can These Bones Live?
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Can these dry bones live again? Only God knows for sure if it is possible for His people to be revived. The prophet Ezekiel acknowledged this fact in his writing (chapter 37). The psalmist proclaimed that revival is of God, from beginning to end: More →
God Understands. Not!
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“God understands” is a common beginning when Christians justify their sin or the sin of one of their loved ones. The fact of the matter is that God does not “understand”. The fact that Jesus Christ died on the cross is proof. When a Christian excuses sin by saying God understands … More →
Where Did It Fall?
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Where did it fall? That question was asked of a servant of the Lord by the prophet Elisha in 2 Kings 6:6. Just a simple inquiry by someone helping another in need, yet it provides great insight for those who truly desire to serve God. More →
Send a Revival
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“Lord, send a revival,” is the beginning phrase of the chorus to the old hymn. Would you like to see a revival? I know that I long to experience that kind of movement of the Holy Spirit among His people. More →
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