Christians Receive the Free Gift of Forgiveness
Forgiveness restores the severed connection, like repairing a bridge, like tuning an instrument with a sour note, returning unity and balance that was momentarily lost. It may be a small matter, or a life-altering situation. The power of forgiveness can bring about healing like no other medication or treatment can do.
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The Lords Prayer Connects Man with God and Offers Up the Sacrifice of Praise
Prayer was going to be a vital part of the success of the future Apostles. For this reason, Jesus took great care to not only teach them the message of the gospel, but to teach them how to have a personal and intimate relationship with the Father.
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1 John Teaches Love is the Foundation to the Christian Faith
John, in several places throughout his letter, emphasized love as the confirmation of abiding in Him. The believers were not to love the world or anything in it, but instead were to love their Christian brothers and sisters.
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Composer William Orcott Cushing Writes Under His Wings
Reverend Cushing wrote the lyrics for Under His Wings in reference to Psalm 17:8, “Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.” Ira Sankey composed the music for the hymn.
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Believers can Depend on the Spiritual Blessing of Hope
Old Testament believers waited for the promised Messiah, whose first coming was greatly anticipated. Today, there is another hope, the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Trusting God for Inspiration, Insight and Understanding of the Word
The rhema word in Biblical terms refers to a portion of scripture that "speaks" to a believer. In most cases, a rhema word received while reading the Bible applies to a current situation or need. In essence, the rhema word is timely and extremely valuable in a Christian's walk with God.
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Composer Henry Francis Lyte Writes Abide with Me
Abide With Me made its debut at the composers memorial service. As He often does, God took the sad ending of a life and made something lasting and beautiful
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Jesus Guides Peter to a Miracle Catch of Fish
Impetuous Peter, a professional fisherman, informed Jesus that he and his partners had worked all night, and there were not any fish to be caught. But, to pacify Jesus, Peter agreed to go out and let down one net. Jesus had told Peter to use nets, plural, but Peter, in his moment of skepticism, used only one net. When Peter saw the immense number of fish, he instantly realized that he had doubted the Lord.
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Christians Have the Anointing of Christ Within
God's Word declares that Christians have Christ within and are complete in Him. Therefore, Christians have everything need for success in the Kingdom of God.
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To Trust God in Hard Times Christians Must Surrender to God and Submit to the Word of God
To trust God in hard times includes surrendering to Him and submitting to His Word. Surrendering to God demonstrates love, trust and faith in Him. When God sees one of His children so completely relinquishing every aspect of their life to Him, He is able to work mightily in and through the life of that believer.
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