Pleasing God

We all know, or know of, people that are hard to please. Is God that way? Is God hard to please? Faith Without faith it is impossible to please God. Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder…

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TROUBLE

Trouble! I mean Trouble. Trouble with a capital T. TROUBLE! I try to solve problems. Sometimes I can. I know God has already given me everything pertaining to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3) I know I need to learn to use the gifts He gave me as well as rely on Him. But! Not…

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Trust God With Your Consequences

Believers, Christ-followers, are responsible for our thoughts, words, and deeds. Our sins are our doing. Our actions, righteous or sinful, have results. Consequences of sinful acts can be life-long, and they can be horrible. There are at least three lessons: First, strive to live a righteous life. God is working in every believer to sin…

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No Sin in Heaven

There is no sin in heaven! In heaven, there is no sin in me or in anyone else.  All the redeemed in heaven are glorified. I absolutely cannot comprehend the wonder to come.  Three stages of salvation Saved from the penalty of sin Believers, including OT saints, have been saved from the penalty of sin. …

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Walk Worthy

Christ-followers are to walk worthy … because He is worthy and we are following Him. Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called. (Ephesians 4:1) Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him…

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He is Worthy

Jesus Christ is worthy He lived a perfect life. He was (is) God’s perfect Lamb, sacrificed for our sins. He was resurrected from the dead, declared the Son of God with power. He lives at God’s right hand, intervening for believers, and is with us always. He sent the Holy Spirit who lives in believers.…

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No Joy in Mudville—Mighty Casey Has Struck Out

Well…. We are to rejoice. And we have reason to. Our belief in Jesus Christ, His life, death and resurrection,  guarantees our future. We always have His presence in our lives.  God declares that ALL things will work to our good. Even if we strike out. As believers, we do NOT permanently stike out. We…

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Your Needs

What do you THINK are your needs? What does God KNOW are your needs? God knows you (and I) need             Humility             Endurance             Patience             Contentment             Cleansing from sins             Freedom from anything/anyone taking God’s rightful place             And more…. What do you (and I) pray for? Do you—do I—pray for what…

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Switch Tracks

A favorite childhood memory is watching my older brother play with his model trains. One time he and a friend had set train tracks throughout our living room, dining room, and entry, challenging each other to get a specific car to a designated place fastest. I was there with big eyes wishing I could play.…

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Revenge

There are a LOT of “revenge” messages and fictional stories on the internet (Facebook, YouTube, etc.), at least one advertised “game,” and many news clips of violence, supposedly in retaliation for something. We long for justice … BUT Humans long for justice, but even at our best, our attempts to achieve justice are imperfect. And…

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