We live by faith, not by sight. (II Corinthians 5:7) Have you ever thought of that? Isn’t that a truly great thought? It is very similar to Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is not something we can touch, taste, hear, or see, but [...]
Posted on March 8th, 2012 by doc
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Recently, a prisoner-student of World Bible School asked his study helper how he should pray. I was reminded of a sermon our preacher delivered some time ago. I think that is a good answer that, perhaps, we should all review. It is easier to remember with an acrostic: ACTS Let’s see how that works: ADORATION [...]
Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by doc
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Yes, we are all sinners, every one of us. That is not what I am talking about here. There are two kinds of sinners: Those who are children of God, and whose sins are continually cleansed as they “walk in the light as He is in the light.” (I John 1:7) Those who are not [...]
Posted on April 7th, 2011 by doc
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A rose is a rose is a rose, they say. And, a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. But is a prayer just a prayer? First of all, when you pray, you are talking to the one and only true and living God, the Creator of the universe. I am no [...]
Posted on February 10th, 2011 by doc
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Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. ( Revelation 2:10 ) There are many times in this life when our faith is put to the test — times that we may even feel that God has abandoned us because a prayer isn’t answered the way [...]
Posted on January 27th, 2011 by doc
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1 Timothy 2 Public worship should include intercession for our nation’s leaders. INSIGHT Praying for our state, national, and world leaders is a biblical responsibility and should be a part of our regular public worship. The ultimate focus of our prayers for our country and its leaders is evangelism. Paul teaches that we are first [...]
Posted on December 24th, 2010 by doc
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We all know we should spend more time in God’s Word. But why? Do we ever think about how we should study the Bible? I have a few thoughts on the subject that I would like to share with you. We should search them reverently. Psalm 19:8-11 teaches us that the Scriptures are just simply [...]
Posted on August 19th, 2010 by doc
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Do you ever wonder what to do with each day the Lord has given to you? Do you ever need a few hints on how to conduct a Christin day-to-day life? This post article is not full of Scripture, but it is full of ideas to help us all be closer to Jesus. Monday Wash [...]
Posted on August 12th, 2010 by doc
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A friend of mine writes a short devotional three or four times a week. Recently, he had one that caught my eye. I enjoy the Book of Proverbs, because Solomon had a way of cutting to the heart of the matter that appeals to me. Anyway, Henry did a short devotional on Proverbs 28:13: He [...]
Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by doc
Filed under: Forgiveness, Grace, Prayer | 2 Comments »
That is a very important question, isn’t it? I constantly hear people say, “Well, you need to pray about that,” or “Just pray for what you need.” There is no doubt at all that a Christian should do just that, but what about those who are not, in the strictest sense, Christians? All blessings…forgiveness, sonship, [...]
Posted on February 15th, 2010 by doc
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