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As we come to the end of 2011, it’s time for stock-taking. Have you given your life to the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you fully surrendered to God and his plan for your life? Don’t enter the New Year with your load of sin and failure. Confess your sins to God and ask him to
Read MoreThe beauty of Christmas is the knowledge that Jesus understands everything you experience in life. Because he lived where we live, he can help us in our time of need. Are you wounded? Jesus understands your pain and comforts you today, for he too was wounded. Are you lonely? Our Lord knows the agony you
Read MoreI want to encourage you today that God is going to make all things beautiful in your life in his time. Right now, things may not appear to you to be beautiful in its time. But when you look from an eternal perspective, it changes. The key to believing God is to keep an eternal
Read MoreWhen the angels proclaimed “peace on earth” there was no outward change in the lives of the shepherds. Life was hard. The Romans still oppressed Israel. There were still wars on earth, divorces in homes, and fights among men. How could the angels proclaim “peace on earth”? But Jesus’ peace defies circumstances and overcomes situations.
Read MoreJesus had power and authority because he lived in constant communion with his heavenly father. He reflected his father’s image by abiding in him. Jn 5:19: “Jesus explained, ‘I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son
Read More“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked.” Ps 1:1. Jesus said, “My sheep listen to MY voice and follow me.” He did not say, “My sheep listen to Oprah and find out how to live life.” He did not say, “My sheep get advice from TV or radio
Read MoreGod’s Word is the agreement God has with all his followers. New Testament literally means “new covenant” or “new agreement”. This written contract between God and his people covers all aspects of our relationship with Christ. It covers who is responsible for what. It determines what obligations both parties have. It tells us about the
Read More1. I am fully forgiven and free from all shame and condemnation. (Rom. 8:1-2; Ephesians 1:7-8; 1 John 1:9) 2. I act in bold faith to change the world and my generation. (Joshua 10:12-14; John 14:12) 3. I have no fear or anxiety; I trust in the Lord with all my heart. (Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians
Read MoreJesus never used the word “Christian”. The word he used to describe those who belong to Him was the word “disciple”. In Luke 14:27 He said, “And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” You can’t be a disciple unless you follow Jesus. And it’s impossible to follow Jesus
Read MoreStress exists when we allow external circumstances to bring us internal anxiety. Demands and necessities put pressure on you which can lead to worry, fear, anxiety, stress. But the external pressures don’t cause stress. You have a choice. You can allow outward pressures to cause internal anxiety, or you can learn to be at peace
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