Creativity is a Christian Birthright
The Bible unfolds with a flourish of creativity as God assembles the universe and all that it contains. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) The greatest artist of all time unveils his handiwork in the very first sentence.
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The Kingdom of God is for Those who Exhibit Childlike Faith in the Promises of God
Belief in God's word and promises are imperative to embrace the provisions and blessings available as a child of God. When unbeif manifests itself in faithlessness, repentance is the response necessary for transformation. Faith is spelled RISK. We must learn to obey even before we understand His command. Undersatanding will come after obedience just as it did for Biblical characters.
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The Good Shepherd Jesus Allows Believers to Recline in Blessed Rest while Defeating Enemies
He prepares a table before me in the presence of His ememies while His lambs recline in peace. He anoints my head with oil...there is an anointing that spoils the enemy of the believer's soul. There remains a Sabbath Rest for His believers who embrace His word of rest.
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The Book of James Offers Practical Principles of Christian Living
By putting into practice the things that James wrote in his letter, the believers scattered throughout Judea could experience unity and blessing, and set in motion a godly example for the generations to follow.
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Unselfish Acts of Hosea Present a Message on the Love of God
Hosea ministered to the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. By outward appearances, Israel was doing well. But just below the surface, spiritual and political unrest and anarchy were brewing.
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Colossians 1 Proves the Preeminence of Christ
The evidence for the life, the death and the resurrection of Christ is better authenticated than most of the facts of ancient history. (E. M. Blaiklock, Professor of Classics at Auckland University)
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Fear of Man is a Black Hole Totally Hindering Spiritual Growth
Fear of man is a sin from which one must repent and act in the opposite spirit. There is a spirit of fear Saint Paul warns, that is not from God. He has given instread, power, love and a sound mind. Fears must be confronted and overcome by God's delivering power.
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What is the Fear of the Lord and Why Do We Need It?
The Christian community seems to decry the lack of a genuine fear of God in churches and the culture. How does one differentiate between normal and abhorent human fear, fear of man and fear of God?
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Moses Takes the Advice of Jethro, his Father-In-Law
Among the lesser-known events in the life of Moses and Israel's early history is the counsel given to Moses by his father-in-law, Jethro. It was not as dramatic as the pillar of fire, or other spectacular miracles, but Jethro's advice to Moses was powerfully effective, changing the way God's people governed themselves.
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