“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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Doors
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Revelations 3:20) I have been thinking a lot about doors lately. Not actual doors but Spiritual doors….
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Our Assignment
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10) In school, the teacher gives an assignment and expects the students to complete it to move on to the next lesson. In sports, the coach gives…
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Are You Willing?
There are many times in life when we’re presented with a challenge where we have to make a decision. Someone or something is before us with an offer basically saying, “Are you willing?” Let’s look at a few from the Bible. Simon Cyrene – “they found a man of Cyrene,…
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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…