“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2) Yes, we will be tested! I read once that we’re either in a trial, coming out of one or going into one. It’s hard but we need to be tested. Jesus was…
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Repent
“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.” (Acts 3:19) What does it mean to repent? The dictionary definition says: “Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin.” So, as we look at our lives today, let’s consider three things about repentance. First…
Advent
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2) The word Advent originates from a Latin word “Adventus” which means “coming” or…
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Waiting Wrong?
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:14). Many times, maybe most of the time, when we pray, we have to wait for God’s answer. We don’t understand why we have to wait. Many times in the Bible, Jesus immediately answered…
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Vacation
This is the time of year when many people go off to some place away from home to rest and have some fun. We call it vacation. I did a series in 2010 on this topic and wanted to share one of them today. We will look at some similarities…