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Monthly Archives: July 2019
Born Again, Part 1
When Nicodemus asked Jesus about being “born again” (John 3:4), he was possibly not the first nor was he, by any means, the last to ask that question. Jesus’ response is written in John 3:5-6:
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you; except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh and that which…..
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Your Life As A Missionary
When David Livingstone began his studies, he planned to go to China as a missionary. He was sent, instead, to Africa. Little did Jim Elliott know that his mission would involve his death, and the subsequent salvation of many Auca Indians as a result. We never know how God will use us or where our daily mission field will be.
In Romans 1:1, Paul declares that he is “a servant of Jesus Christ, called to…..
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Ashamed No More
When I was a young Christian, I suffered a great deal from recurring shame for the same issues over and over again. An older friend pointed out that Jesus had forgiven me and I had no reason to be ashamed any more of those things that are past that I have confessed and have asked forgiveness for. I came to understand that this is one way that Satan side-tracks and immobilizes Christians. If he can keep up…..
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More Than Comforter, Part 5
There are concepts in the Bible that range from difficult-to-grasp to incomprehensible for the limitations of the human mind. One of those is the triune nature of God. The Bible is clear that God is three-in-one. One of the references to the three persons is in 2 Corinthians 13:14, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all.” Another is found in…..