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The Trouble with Power
Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled at the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiphas, and plotted to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him. But they said, “Not during the … Continue reading
Christian Principles for the Workplace
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Christ's Birth, Discipleship, God's Will, God's Work, Leadership, Service, Slavery, Submission, Work
Tagged being a good Christian boss, being a good Christian employee, Christian principles for the workplace, Christian slaves in the Roman empire, Colossians 3:22-24, What Paul taught about slavery, What the Bible says about slavery
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Shaking the Dust Off Your Feet
“And when you go into a household, greet it. If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you nor hear … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Business, Change, Choices, Church Attendance, Commitment, Decisions, Disappointment, Discernment, Evangelism, God's Guidance, God's Will, God's Work, Ministry, Obedience, Problems, Service, Witnessing
Tagged deciding when to stay and when to go, Does God want me to leave?, jesus, shake the dust off your feet, When is it time to move on?
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Failed Lately?
When Tonya and I were raising our two sons, we didn’t want either of them to have any problems in life. We wanted them to enjoy perfect health. We wanted them to be the most popular kids at their schools. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Business, Character, Children, Disappointment, Divorce, Divorce & Remarriage, Encouragement, God's Work, Humility, Individuality, Ministry, Perseverance, Personal, Pride, Problems, Prosperity, Service, Trials
Tagged Bible characters who failed, Curtis Hutson, failure, how failure can lead to success, resilience, Thomas Edison failing to invent the light bulb, Thomas Edison quote about failure
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A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
In Mark 6:45-52, we find the story of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee to rescue His chosen 12 apostles. At the time, they are in a boat, struggling to make their way to the opposite shore through the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Change, Choices, Christ's Miracles, Courage, Decisions, Discernment, Doubt, Faith, Fear, God's Timing, God's Will, Ministry, Obedience, Trusting In God
Tagged a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Faith, getting out of the boat, jesus, Peter walking on the water, stepping out in faith, taking Jesus up on His offer, the meaning of Mark 6:48, Why was Jesus going to walk past the disciples?
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Who Are You Dancing With?
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world….” (John 18:36, N.K.J.V.) Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (1 John 2:15, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Alcohol, Backsliding, Business, Commitment, Desires, Drugs, Entertainment, Faithfulness, Gambling, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Personal Holiness, Politics, Priorities, Sanctification, Satan, Sports, The Devil
Tagged Bible, How does the Bible use the word "world"?, in the world but not of the world, Is Satan the ruler of this world?, Satan, the Greek word kosmos, The whole world lies under the sway of Satan
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Look Out for Those Unequal Yokes
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Business, Choices, Church, Church Attendance, Commitment, Decisions, Discernment, Discipleship, Doctrine, God's Will, God's Work, Government, Homosexuality, Influence, Lesbianism, Marriage, Politics
Tagged A.C. Gaebelein, Amos 3:3, Charles Ryrie, examples of an unequal yoke, Exodus 22:10, Freemasonry is an unequal yoke, John Philipps, Merrill Unger, Oliver B. Greene, Ray Stedman, Should a Christian stay in a church that teaches wrong doctrine?, unequal yokes in politics, What is an unequal yoke?, What's wrong with fraternities and sororities, What's wrong with Freemasonry?What's wrong with fraternities and sororities?
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Blessed by God or Blessed by Satan?
Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Business, Church, Discernment, God's Work, Money, Problems, Prosperity, Satan, Sowing and Reaping, Spiritual Warfare, Sports, The Devil, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Fidel Castro, Job's friends accuse him, Satan blessing people, Satan the god of this age, Satan the ruler of this world, source of wordly success, why do bad things happen to good people?, why do good things happen to bad people?
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The Disciple's Road 