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Preach the Gospel
Jesus came to preach and be the Good News. Whenever He performed a miracle He often asked the recipient not to spaek about it. He never wanted to draw attention to His ability to perform miracles but…
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Dependent or Die
As I read Isaiah 2 this morning, I was comforted by the loving hand of God. Over the past few weeks, writing began to feel laborious. It was quite a different experience than when I first started two…
Created about 2 years ago
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Dangerous Worship
It’s a dangerous truth that my worship for God can be so far off that I have actually become an enemy of God. He says that He will take revenge on His enemy and repay His foe by raising His fist against…
Created about 2 years ago
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Burdensome
God, the creator of the universe and maker or the heavens and the earth, said it was burdensome dealing with new moon celebrations and annual festivals of His people. Now grant it, these are things He…
Created about 2 years ago
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Love for Others
Love is a word used in our language to show so many different types of relationships and appreciations. I could say “I love my mom” or say “I love my fiancé” and the word love would infer two different…
Created about 2 years ago
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Humble Means
How can God, creator of the universe, be so humble? John connects it to the love He has for His children. “For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in…
Created about 2 years ago
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Defeat the World
1 John 5:5 Satan is a greater being than we are. The bible tells me he was created with such an incredible ability to reflect the glory of God, the very essence of his nature was worship. Satan became…
Created about 2 years ago
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Alive!
Yesterday, one of my students connected with me on Facebook. He had several things on his mind he wanted to discuss. However, no matter what I said to him there would be no profit unless he could see…
Created about 2 years ago
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Joy of the Word
1 John 5:3 Hotep was the name of my friend’s dog. Hotep had a very intimidating appearance. He was dark as the midnight sky, stood at about 6’4” on his hind legs, and his paralyzing bark would even draw…
Created about 2 years ago
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Perfect Love
The over arching theme of 1 John is love. A father’s love for his child is the analogy John uses to convey this message of love. A father that truly loves his child will never bring harm to his child.…
Created about 2 years ago
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Truth About Jesus
1 John 4:3 John says to test everyone who claims to speak by the spirit. The litmus test he explains to use is one that determines one of two possibilities. Either the person is with God or they aren’t.…
Created about 2 years ago
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Hated by the World
1 John 3:13 Last night I read a very interesting article which I was reminded of in my time of devotion. It would seem rather silly to be grateful for being persecuted for the faith but why have I not…
Created about 2 years ago
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Murderer
1 John 3:15 Because I am an image bearer of God I have great value for Him. He cares a great deal about His image. In fact, He cares so much about it, that even though He loves us, He had to put us out…
Created about 2 years ago
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God is my Father
As a child I was blessed to have a father that desired great thing from me. He wanted me to be greater than he and I knew it. He bought me everything I wanted. He was never satisfied with my performance…
Created about 2 years ago
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A Perfect Teacher
There is so much encouragement in what John has to say about the Holy Spirit. He begins chapter 2 by saying I can be sure I know Christ by how I live my life in obedience to His commandments and ends…
Created about 2 years ago
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Love Like God
Profound as it is, love exist only in God. These truthful words, “Anyone who loves another brother or sister is living in the light and does not cause others to stumble,” sting my heart as I recognize…
Created about 2 years ago
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Craving for Life
Ever since the day we were born all we ever wanted was dictated by our needs. Not yet grasping all that is available for our consumption, our insatiable need was attention. As babies we got all the attention…
Created about 2 years ago
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Joy of Life
A great joy accompanies the one who studies the word of God because their souls are nourished and satisfied. There is only one other alternative which is the unsuccessful search to satisfy the cravings…
Created about 2 years ago
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Life as an Intercessor
Paul lived his life as an intercessor as we all are called to do. He helped others get connected to God as he lived his life with God. I see this all throughout Philippians. His heart was to see others…
Created about 2 years ago
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Secret of Life
This is the first time Paul’s secret of contentment caught my eye in this way. Prior to today, I always associated Paul’s secret of contentment to be focused on those who don’t have rather than those…
Created about 2 years ago
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Following Jesus
I was intrigued when I came across Paul’s instruction to put into practice everything they received and learned from him. That if they put into practice everything they heard him say and saw him do, God…
Created about 2 years ago
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Seasons Change
Paul's scenery or location changed so often, it would have been impossible to establish any form of wealth and or respect in a worldly sense. All the wealth and respect he was prescribed came directly…
Created about 2 years ago
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Sacrifice for Increase
I missed the point Paul makes about sacrifice several times through. Surrounded and bombarded by scriptures confirming his intention in writing about the financial gifts the Philippians gave to him, Paul…
Created about 2 years ago
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Our Reward
Paul suffered greatly for the work of Christ. He suffered ship wrecks, prison time, flogging, stoning, and other such persecutions for the sake of Christ. He was fueled by a powerful vehicle which enabled…
Created about 2 years ago
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Depends on Faith
Faith is the element that separates believers from non-believers. Paul says that being in right relationship with Christ depends of faith. It’s quite interesting to note that Paul speaks of faith in the…
Created about 2 years ago
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