After eagerly welcoming Jesus in to her home for the evening, Martha began feverishly serving her new guests. In Jewish culture, the women were traditionally responsible for meal preparation. Martha therefore became angry when she saw Mary sitting at Christ’s feet, intently listening to His every …
Blog posts : "General"
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We sometimes think of God as too fragile, too distant, or too brooding to speak with him honestly about our dilemmas. Job wasn't so shy. He is the great reminder that God prefers us to maintain our relationship with him, even if it is stormy. No matter where you are in your struggles, be honest with…
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On the night that I gave my life to Jesus Christ, I was given a cheap paperback copy of the New Testament. I threw it in the back of my car, and rode around with it for days, not giving it a second thought. Still, something began to stir in my heart; I suddenly felt the urge to read it. I chose…
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Peter boldly rejected Christ’s prophecy; he vainly exalted himself above the other disciples, saying, “Even if all are made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.” Despite great effort, he would go on to deny the Lord three times before morning. Without Jesus, Peter failed to …
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Persecution is a part of genuine faith. Those who oppose God, will oppose those who follow Him. Obedience can produce much suffering. When we suffer for righteousness, we can rejoice and be glad, knowing that we serve the Living God. We must take up our cross; we must speak the truth; we must …
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God made us to seek after him and find him (Acts 17:27-28). Try to imagine the astounding reality of this truth: the God of the Universe is thrilled to see us when we come home to him! Is it any wonder that he longs for us to seek him so he can welcome us with the same joy as the father welcomed the…
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We are free from Law! Does that mean anarchy and lawlessness? Absolutely not! No, because the grace that freed us also brought God's HOLY Spirit to live within us. He can empower us to do what we could not do on our own. He can help us in our weakness to pray with confidence and boldness to the Fath…
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What is the true measure of our character? Certainly it is not merely how we act "at church." The real test of our character, our godliness, is our partnership with him in his work of redeeming the lost, forgotten, downtrodden, and broken. When we live only for ourselves, when the "have-nots" are le…
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The gospel is a powerful force; like a raging torrent, it demands reverence and respect. Just as rivers gouge out valleys and tear apart mountains, the gospel transforms lives. Many eagerly receive God’s Holy Spirit but lack foresight; they do not understand the magnitude of changes God intends to…
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Is there anything in your life that you struggle with; something that seems tragic; a source of shame or pain? Take another look; you may find a wonderful blessing hidden within a seemingly apparent calamity. Seek the Lord, and He will strengthen you and lift you up. Lean on God, and let Him us…
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Placing God in His proper position necessitates humility. Honoring Him requires selflessness. We become less important and He becomes more important. He is righteous and we are unrighteous; He is worthy and we are unworthy. We forgo glory so that God may have it. Only those who raise Him up in …
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Moses had to learn the same lesson most of us have to learn: folks really don't care that much about what we say. If the truth be known, most of us can't say it very well, anyway. But, when we offer ourselves to the Lord, he truly works through us and uses us in mighty ways. Ol' Stammerin' Mo' is th…
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In this parable, two men approached God to pray. The religious man, believing he was righteous, lacked a fear of God. In his self-centered address, he used the word “I” no less than five times. He was proud of his own good works. To maintain his inflated ego, he elevated himself above others; co…
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The correct answers are not ours to give. All true wisdom and understanding comes from God, and the Holy Spirit directs and guides those who will let Him speak. Only God has the right answers. Only God speaks without error. In this world, human wisdom battles against human wisdom. True victory …
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Satan was once an angel named Lucifer. He occupied a very prominent role in heaven. He was beautiful; one of the most eloquently decorated of all of God’s creations. He was also infused with an abundance of divine knowledge and wisdom. At some point, Lucifer became prideful. Instead of worshipi…
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Nathanael was shocked when Jesus described him with great accuracy. We often create an image of the way we ought to be, but when we come into a relationship with Jesus we are led into circumstances and relationships that help us realize our true temperament and abilities. God created you, so don’t b…
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Bound, bloodied, and beaten, Jesus Christ stood before Pontius Pilate (the Roman Governor of Judea.) The Jews demanded he be sentenced to death. Not wanting to kill an innocent man, Pilate proceeded to question him; but Jesus remained silent. Unaware he was standing before the Son of God, Pilate …
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We would like to wish everyone a Happy Fathers Day! Our society is harried, frazzled and distracted. The unfortunate thing is that the people of God are living in the same pattern. When you come to the LORD in prayer, get rid of your agendas—pray to receive God’s rest. Remember the ways that God has…
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After eating the Passover meal, Jesus and his disciples traveled to a garden area near the temple, known as Gethsemane. There, in solitude, clothed in a heavy garment of darkness, the first drops of blood and sweat dripped from the forehead of God’s Son; a peaceful garden became the scene of the gr…
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Throughout history Christians have been persecuted for their outward professions of faith. In many countries today, those who openly convert from Islam to Christianity face execution and imprisonment. Only some are afforded the right to a trial; during these mock proceedings, evidence of a true co…