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Category Archives: Inner Peace
An Important Context
We Christians are very familiar with Philippians 4:13, where the apostle Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” But how many of us correctly understand the context for this classic verse? Trust me, the context … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Adversity, Alcohol, Attitude, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Disappointment, Divorce, Drugs, Encouragement, Fear, Gambling, Inner Peace, Joy, Needs, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Salvation, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Temptation, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged drawing strength from Christ, how Christ strengthens us, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Paul writing from prison, Philippians 4:13, the context of Philippians 4:13, the indwelling Holy Spirit
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What’s Got You Afraid?
A boy took a shortcut across a certain field after dark. He was leery about the trip because his mother had warned him not to try to cross that field in the darkness. But on this occasion he was so … Continue reading
The Problem of Copper Nails
Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Character, Confession, Conscience, Conviction, Guilt, Honesty, Inner Peace, Personal Holiness, Repentance, Sin, Witnessing
Tagged a Christian confessing, a Christian making restitution, being wrong with men and right with God, F.E. Marsh, making restitution, stealing, the importance of a good testimony when witnessing
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The Keeper of the Spring
In a little hamlet, the town council held a meeting to discuss how to cut expenses. They studied the budget more seriously than ever before and noticed an item that had previously escaped their attention. It was a small fee … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Comfort, Commitment, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Provision, Inner Peace, Joy, Needs, Personal Holiness, Priorities, Sanctification, Trusting In God
Tagged a town's polluted water supply, the Keeper of the Spring, the secret to comfort, the secret to inner peace, the secret to joy
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The Peace That Jesus Brings
In my last post I explained that even though Christ’s birth didn’t actually usher in a time of “peace on earth,” prophecy teaches that one day He will bring in such a time, one thousand years worth of it to … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Christ's Birth, Christmas, Doing Good, Extending Forgiveness, Inner Peace, Personal, Personal Holiness, Salvation, The Sermon On The Mount, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged being at peace with others, Ephesians 2:14, getting along with others, inner peace, Isaiah 53:5, John 14:27, let not your heart be troubled, peace with God, Romans 12:18, Romans 5:1
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Peacemaking
“The Beatitudes” series: (post #7) “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, N.K.J.V.) If there was any doubt that the “blessed” who are described in the Beatitudes should be equated to Christians, it … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 