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True Discipleship 6/29/2009
In Luke 14:33, Jesus said, “So likewise, whosoever he be
of you that forsaketh not ALL that he hath, HE CANNOT BE MY
DISCIPLE.” This is how I understand what Jesus means. When we come
to Christ as our Saviour, He is also the Lord of our lives
‒ everything in our lives is His. Not ours anymore. We must
forsake everything and give it back to it’s true owner,
the Lord ...
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Have YOU Been Reconciled To GOD? 6/1/2009
Ignorance alienates us from being reconciled to God, because
we are in “OUR OWN MIND” which only results in wicked deeds
(Col 1:21) because we are deceived into serving lusts and
pleasures which causes us to be envious, and hateful towards
others (Ts 3:3). So believers who are in their flesh cannot
please God, because they have a carnal mind which is (naturally)
against the things ...
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Courage 5/21/2009
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his
glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the
inner man.” Eph. 3 6.
Our age is one of "do it yourself." This slogan
is emphasized in almost every phase of life. What used to
belong to the expert or professional is now accomplished
by the untrained. Many today have courage to tackle tasks
that a ...
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Why Should I Help The Poor? 5/19/2009
Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor. The Lord rescues
them in times of trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps
them alive. He gives them prosperity and rescues them from
their enemies. The Lord nurses them when they are sick and
eases their pain and discomfort. Psalm 41:1-3 NLT
He will rescue the poor when they cry to him, he will help
the oppressed, who have no one to ...
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Afterward Peace 5/18/2009
“Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but
grievous: nevertheless after it yields the peaceable
fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
Hebrews 12:11.
The chastening experience is common to the Christian.
Often we cannot see beyond the dark clouds to the sun shining
on the other side. A tragic experience came to the American ...
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Keep The Channel Clear 5/17/2009
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your
hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“
James 4:8.
It is not uncommon for persons to wonder why God does not
reveal Himself to them in a special way. I suppose that at
one time or another we all have longed for such an experience.
And probably the main obstruction to this ...
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You Can Be Strong Inside 5/14/2009
“That He would grant you according to the riches of His glory,
to be strengthened with might by His spirit in the inner
man.” Eph. 3:16.
Why is it that a mother will collapse in the middle of a day
that has brought some annoyances and say, “I just can’t
take anymore!”? It is because she lacks inner strength.
There is a void in the world today ...
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A Christian's Defense 5/11/2009
A Christian's Defense
Read Psalm 26:1-12. Have you ever been blamed for something
you didn't do? Leaders often are blamed falsely. The
Israelites blamed Moses for lack of water, bitter water,
enemies' attacks and lack of food. In this psalm, David
is falsely accused, so he takes four steps to deal with his
slanderers.
Step 1: An honest examination (v. 1-3). Human nature ...
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Let Us Honor Our Mothers 5/9/2009
“She watches over the ways of her household, and does not
eat the bread of idleness. Her rise up and call
her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her.” Proverbs
31:27, 28.
“Mothers Day” is the one day of the year which we set aside
to honor our mother in a special way. Someone has said that
most of the beautiful things in the world come in ...
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Hypothetical Questions 5/9/2009
Just finishing another class in school dealing with elementary
statistics. One section is dealing with a term call correlation
and in this analysis we have to come up with a test called
an hypothesis test. This got me thinking more on a spiritual
level and I have come up with two hypothetical questions:
1) If you were to die today, are you absolutely sure you would
go to heaven? 2) If ...
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Going Home 5/8/2009
Years ago, I was enthralled as I listened to a pastor who
for several years had faithfully served the church. His
executive responsibilities had taken him all over this
country. As he concluded his message, he told of one of the
most frightening yet thought-provoking experiences
of his life. He had been on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching
problems came when the sign on the ...
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Failure 5/7/2009
Failure doesn't mean - "You are a failure, "
It means - You have not succeeded.
Failure doesn't mean - "You accomplished nothing, "
It means - You have learned something.
Failure doesn't mean - "You have been a fool, "
It means - You had a lot of faith.
Failure doesn't mean - "You don't have it, "
It means - You were willing to try.
Failure doesn't mean - "You ...
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This Is The Day 5/7/2009
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will be glad and rejoice
in it.” Ps.118:24.
Today, as far as time is concerned, is all we have. Yesterday
is as completely beyond our reach as A.D. 1900 or 1900 B.C.
We cannot go back; we cannot control the past. Commenting on man’s wistful look to the past, someone has
said that men have been looking to the good old ...
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Our Spiritual Wealth 5/7/2009
In the early 1900s, there was a woman named Hettie Green
who was known for her miserly ways. So much so, that she was
called America's greatest miser. But Hettie Green
was worth a lot of money. When she died in 1916, she left an estate valued at $100 million.
Still, Hettie Green lived as through she were poverty-stricken.
She would eat cold oatmeal every day to save the expense
of heating ...
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The "Big Rocks" Of Life 5/6/2009
A while back I was reading about an expert on subject of time
management. One day this expert was speaking to a group
of business students and, to drive home a point, used an
illustration I'm sure those students will never forget.
As this man stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers
he said, "Okay, time for a quiz." Then he pulled
out a one-gallon, wide-mouthed mason jar ...
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A Reason, A Season, Or A Lifetime 5/5/2009
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to
do. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to
meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They
have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide
you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally,
or spiritually. They ...
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The Real Meaning Of Peace 5/5/2009
There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who
would paint the best picture of Peace. Many artists tried.
The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only
two he really liked, and he had to choose between them. One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror
for peaceful towering mountains all around it. Overhead
was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All ...
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Stepping Stones 5/4/2009
Stepping Stones
The Lord came to me like a dream one day and asked, "Why do you sorrow?" I answered, "Lord my life is so full of pain, I can't face one more tomorrow."
The Lord sat down beside me, and gently took my hand. He said, "Let me explain to you and then you'll understand.
Each sorrow is a stepping stone you must surmount each day, and every stepping stone you ...
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Failure 5/4/2009
Failure doesn't mean - "You are a failure, "
It means - You have not succeeded.
Failure doesn't mean - "You accomplished nothing, "
It means - You have learned something.
Failure doesn't mean - "You have been a fool, "
It means - You had a lot of faith.
Failure doesn't mean - "You don't have it, "
It means - You were willing to try.
Failure doesn't mean - "You ...
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Single Person's Prayer 5/3/2009
"Lord, help me as a single adult. Help me to acknowledge Your presence in my times of loneliness.
Help me to understand the difference between being alone
and being lonely. Help me to claim Your promise to be closer than a brother.
Help me to be positive in my present circumstances. Help me to not to allow past hurts to affect my present attitudes
Help me to experience contentment even as I ...
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Staying Focused 5/2/2009
“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord;
and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Cor. 4:5.
“It’s making me lose my Christian experience!” is an exclamation
made quite commonly by Christians in the church. And the
most insignificant thing can be the cause. I knew a woman
who objected to the way the choir marched down ...
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What is your concept of heaven? 5/2/2009
"How happy are those who fear the Lord–all who follow
his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How happy
you will be! How rich your life! Psalm 128:1-2
Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is
a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews
11:6
He died for us so that we can live with him forever, whether
we are dead or alive at ...
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Don't Grow Too Old 4/30/2009
Don't ever grow too old for birthdays, Fun-things that you used to do, Don't give up your dreams because you Feel that they have not come true.
Don't forget the sound of laughter, Or the love in someone's eyes, Don't trade memories for pleasures, All that in a moment dies.
Don't give up your zest for living, Saying you are much too old, Is this what you feel, or is it Something ...
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STAND UP AND BE COUNTED 4/30/2009
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his ways? By taking
heed thereto according to thy word.” Ps. 119:9
How cheering it is to see young people stand by their convictions
under the most trying persecution. Joseph had many temptations in the court of an idolatrous
nation, but he stood firm to principle. Daniel, in the palace of Babylon, refused to be swayed ...
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Forgiveness 4/30/2009
Forgiveness A letter written to a man on death row by the Father of the
man whom the man on death row had killed:
You are probably surprised that I, of all people, am writing
a letter to you, but I ask you to read it in its entirety and
consider its request seriously. As the Father of the man
whom you took part in murdering, I have something very important
to say to you. I ...
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Deciding 4/30/2009
Outside my window, a new day I see, And only I can determine What kind of day it will be. It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay, Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key, For I am only the person I let myself be. I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help, Or be selfish and think just of myself.
I can enjoy what I do and make it ...
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Praising God For Closed Doors 4/29/2009
We need to learn to praise the Lord as much for a closed door
as we do an open door. The reason God closes doors is because
He has not prepared anything over there for us. If he didn't
close the wrong door, we would never find the right door.
God directs our path through the closing and opening of
doors. Once a door closes, it forces you to change your course.
Another door closes, it forces ...
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When You Look At Me 4/28/2009
When you look at me what do you see? Is it really me or what I want to be? Why do I let you gaze into my eyes, Where you might glimpse what's deep inside?
I tremble thinking, that If you knew what would you think? If you caught a glimpse of me upon the brink. Hiding, lying, holding back the truth, as fear sets in. What would you think if you but knew where and who I've been
I ...
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When You Thought I Wasn't Looking 4/26/2009
A message every adult should read because are
watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first
painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted
to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray
cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you though t I ...
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God Does Not Change 4/26/2009
“For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob
are not consumed.” Mal. 3:6.
Our friends often change their attitude toward us. Those
who were once our trusted colleagues may through misunderstanding
or malicious gossip cease to hold us in high esteem. Such
experiences are painful, but it is a comfort to know that
God never changes! We can come to Him ...
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