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God’s Public Relations Dept. – His Word
God makes Himself known most clearly in His Word. He spoke through Moses, the Prophets, Jesus, and His followers, explaining to us His nature, His character, and His plan for us, both in this world and the next. It is … Continue reading
Posted in God's plan, God's Word
Tagged enlightenment, knowing God, obedience, truth, Word
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God’s Public Relations Department – Creation
“The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 The Creator’s love for beauty and order, and His generous desire for … Continue reading
Your priestly function
Believers in Christ have been given the unbelievable, undeserved assignment of being Christ’s ambassadors on earth, representing God to desperate, confused, hopeless people, as He were entreating through us (2 Corinthians 5:20). [See also 5-10-18, as well as 2-22-18.] But you … Continue reading
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Tagged ambassador for Christ, priest of God, shepherd
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The Priesthood of the Believer
Are you up to the assignment of being a priest of God and of Christ? The Pope, the Bishop of Rome is commonly referred to as the Pontiff. The etymology of the word Pontiff derives through Old French pontif from Latin pontifex, … Continue reading
Posted in ambassadors of Christ, priest of God
Tagged ambassador for Christ, pontiff, priest of God
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Costly Worship
When King David purposed to thankfully worship God for holding back His hand from more extensive punishment on the people of Israel, it was proposed to him that he make offerings on the rocky threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. … Continue reading
Repentance without regret
“He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit … Continue reading
Posted in contrition, repentance, Uncategorized
Tagged brokenness, confession, contrition, repentance, transparency
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Friendly fire
“O God, it is You who knows my folly, And my wrongs are not hidden from You. May those who wait for You not be ashamed through me, O Lord God of hosts; May those who seek You not be … Continue reading
Posted in ambassadors of Christ, good works, influence
Tagged above reproach, ambassadors, blaspheme, discredit, dishonor, God's reputation, good works, influence, light, shame, sin
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Gratitude
“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, grace, gratitude, motivation to godliness, reverence, service
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Examine me, O Lord . . .
“Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.” Psalm 26:2 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way … Continue reading
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