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Answered Prayer: My Eyes
Several years ago, I suddenly could not see well. We were 1200 miles from my regular doctors, so I saw an unfamiliar optometrist and then a retinal specialist. I had two macular holes and needed retinal surgery. I sent the records to my doctors in Colorado, and we began watching the weather to be able…
Read MorePressing on Together
This is the 5-year anniversary of Pressing On Together. Today is the 259th post. My goal was—and is—to help us press on in our Christian walk, more and more walking in a manner worthy of Him. My “Welcome!” post said: “This website is dedicated to pressing on: finding hope ahead, forgetting past sins and victories, overcoming barriers, handling…
Read MorePraise the One God
One God There is one God. One. The One and only God. Both the Old and the New Testaments teach that there is One God. Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me. (Isaiah 43:10) I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides…
Read MoreYou are Always on His Mind
You Are Always on His Mind Christian, you are not forgotten. You are always on His mind. You may feel alone. But you aren’t. He promises He will never forget you. No matter who else forgets, He does not and will not forget. Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on…
Read MoreThe Examined Life
We–Christians, believers in Christ, Christ-followers—are to live examined lives. Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way. (Psalm 139:23–24) Let us examine and probe our ways, and let us return to the Lord. (Lamentations…
Read MoreSelf-Righteous Lives
Do you know anyone who doesn’t think he or she sins? Christians are sinners who have recognized their sins, repented, and believe in Christ for salvation. Christians still sin, but when we confess our sins, God forgives (1 John 1:9). Non-Christian sinners are everyone else. Some are those who rely on their behavior, believing their…
Read MorePraise the Nazarene
Jesus, eternal God, became a man. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Breathtaking! Jesus Was Fully Man Jesus was fully man. He was born of a virgin. He was a descendent of David according to the flesh, through both His mother, Mary, and her husband Joseph. He was circumcised as any…
Read MorePentecost: Giving the Holy Spirit
nasa.gov Pentecost: Giving the Holy Spirit We’ve been looking at history (See Preparing for Easter). The next big event after Jesus’ ascension was Pentecost, giving believers the Holy Spirit, which occurred 10 days after Jesus’ ascension. Before Pentecost During Jesus’ ministry on earth, the people who believed in Him had not yet received the Holy Spirit.…
Read MoreThe Case of the Back Lit Radio
On a trip from Virginia to New Hampshire a loved one noticed that the backlight on her car radio stayed on even when the radio was turned off. Since she recently had to replace her car battery due to something staying on (but blessings—one month before the warranty expired) she decided to get the radio…
Read MoreHOW to Love God with All Your Mind
Jesus said the greatest commandment is: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30) HOW do we love Him with all our mind? For several years my core goal was to thank Him in everything (1 Thessalonians 5:18).…
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