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Repentance without regret
Maybe you’re looking wrongly at the gap between where you feel you are and what you think God wants you to be. “For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces … Continue reading
Posted in contrition, grace, humility, repentance
Tagged abiding, guilt, repentance, shame, sorrow
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Purpose behind suffering
Job, a righteous man, suffered great pain and loss. He struggled to understand the reasons for his suffering. What he could not see from earth was the dialog in heaven between God and Satan as they discussed Job. The Evil … Continue reading
Life Changing Gratitude
In Victor Hugo’s les Miserables, Jean Valjean’s life was forever changed by the kindness and forgiveness he received from the priest, from whom he had stolen silver . He went on through life feeling compelled to help and forgive others, as … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, motivation to godliness
Tagged changed life, gratitude, motivation to godliness
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Bold witness
It is a difficult assignment to speak boldly of our faith in God in hostile surroundings. Rather than face disdain and mockery, many keep silent. The first disciples were changed men who felt they were undeservingly snatched from hell. In … Continue reading
Posted in ambassadors of Christ, witness
Tagged boldness, evangelism, sharing the faith, witness
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Read it again, Mommy
When reading to my children many years ago, they never let me skip a page. When I was tired and wanted to abbreviate the nighttime ritual, they knew immediately if two pages were turned, instead of one. They never seemed … Continue reading
The Quiet Time
Jesus set the pattern for how desperately we need to seek God’s wisdom, power, and guidance daily. After an extremely busy day and evening before, it is said of Him In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got … Continue reading
Posted in experiencing God, quiet time
Tagged application, devotion, meditation, obedience, prayer, quiet time
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Priests of God
Priests, ministers, and pastors have the distinct privilege to represent God to men and to represent man to God. They help people understand more accurately who God is, how He made it possible for Him to forgive us our many sins, and how … Continue reading
Posted in ambassadors of Christ, priest of God
Tagged advocate, ambassador, priest, represent
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Spiritual Dryness
How most of us long to have hearts overflowing with love for God and a tangible feeling of closeness to Him, as reflected in many of the Psalms. O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; My … Continue reading
Posted in experiencing God, heavenly-minded, Holy Spirit, spiritual dryness
Tagged experiencing God, focus, God's presence, Holy Spirit, joy, spiritual dryness
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Light to the Blind
The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them. Isaiah 9:2 This is a frightening, unpredictable world we travel through in our pilgrimage to … Continue reading
He Takes Us by the Hand
Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire … Continue reading
Posted in dependence, guidance, protection
Tagged carry, comfort, guidance, help, protection
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