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Category Archives: Personal
Getting Your Toes Stepped On
A preacher had just finished a very strong sermon on the subject of sin. One of the officers of his church came to him and asked for a private word in the preacher’s study. Once there, the scolding began. The officer said, “We … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Church, Conviction, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Chastening, God's Holiness, God's Judgment, God's Word, Man's Freewill, Obedience, Pastors, Personal, Personal Holiness, Preaching, Rebellion, Sin, Truth
Tagged Bible verses about receiving correction, getting your toes stepped on, responding rightly to correction, when the preacher steps on your toes, Why did God reject Cain's offering?
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One Flesh
Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24, N.K.J.V.) The union of a man and a woman in matrimony can be illustrated in various ways, … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, Children, Divorce, Divorce & Remarriage, Family, Fatherhood, Husbands, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Priorities, Wives
Tagged and the two shall become one flesh, becoming one flesh in marriage, Divorce, Genesis 2:24, illustration about husband and wife becoming one flesh, Marriage, Matthew 19:6
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What Donald Trump Jr. Has Figured Out
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” (John 18:36, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Christ's Second Coming, Commitment, Current Events, Discipleship, Doing Good, Faithfulness, God's Will, God's Work, Government, Homosexuality, Influence, Persecution, Personal, Politics, Priorities, Prophecy, Scripture, Service, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, The Bible
Tagged Donald Trump Jr. speech, If the world hates you it hated Me before it hated you, if you love me keep my commandments, My kingdom is not of this world, Turning Point USA, Turning the other cheek has gotten us nothing
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Today
A newspaper asked its readers to send in responses to the question: “If you could have back one hour of your past, which hour would it be?” As could be expected, readers sent in a wide variety of answers. Some … Continue reading
You Do Not Have Because You Do Not Ask
…you do not have because you do not ask… (James 4:2, N.K.J.V.) One of my favorite memories from raising two boys took place in a fast-food restaurant following a baseball game. My oldest son, Ryan, was a freshman in high … Continue reading
Posted in Desires, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Will, Greed, Needs, Personal, Prayer Requests, Waiting
Tagged a wrong motivation for a request, James 4:2, making your requests to God, the context for James 4:2, Ye have not because ye ask not, you have not because you ask not
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Do You Really Trust God?
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your hearts to him for God is our refuge. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Assurance of Salvation, Attitude, Belief, Commitment, Courage, Discipleship, Doubt, Eternal Security, Faith, Fatherhood, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Omnipresence, God's Omniscience, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, Human Life, Needs, Personal, Problems, Sanctification, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged God is our refuge, God is our rock, illustration about trusting God, Pour out your heart to God, Though he slay me yet will I trust in Him
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Dragons in the Bible
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet (Psalm 91:13, K.J.V.) I’ve been doing some preaching recently on Genesis chapter 1. That led me to study up on what … Continue reading
The Good Thing About Trouble
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. (James 1:2-3, N.L.T.) Dr. Lee … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Commitment, Disappointment, Discipleship, Faithfulness, Joy, Persecution, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Service, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Count it all joy, how to grow spiritually, James 1:2-3, learning to be thankful for trouble, Lee Roberson, the secret of greatness, Tom Wallace, trouble produces perseverance
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