“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…
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Be Aware 25
“in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) I read something recently about the military having “Intel” on an enemy so as to be successful in winning a battle. The Intel would be something about the enemy, their plans…
Replace and Reset
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8 NIV) Have you ever got what’s called an “ear worm”? That’s a song or phrase that gets stuck…
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He Is With Us
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4). God is with us in the good times and in the bad. We need to remember this no matter…
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It Is Written
We’re going to be tempted by the enemy; it’s a part of life. But if we are on God’s team, we have been given weapons to resist. In the famous battle between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4, Jesus defeated Satan by using the Word. Satan could not counter. We…