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2 Steps begin the Promise Walk
Gathering them together, He [Jesus] commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”Acts 1:4-5 Have you noticed that God has established…
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Greatest Promise in the Bible
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 As children of God, we have approximately 3,500 promises in the Bible. Some are given conditionally, and some are freely given. From relatively small and temporal to large…
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How’s your soul today?
In a sermon in Chicago, A. W. Tozer asked the congregation to pray for him. He asked that they would pray that God would help him live long enough to write a book on the attributes of God devotionally. The Knowledge of the Holy was the answer to that prayer. The Knowledge of the Holy was…
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From heart to God’s promises
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted…
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45 Years of Renewal
Fifteen years ago, we renewed our marriage vows in the Garden Tomb in Israel. In those short 15 years, we’ve experienced more intense trials, challenges, and adventures than we could have ever imagined. And in those 15 years, our love has intensified beyond measure. God has blessed me with a man who loves deeply, passionately,…
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Heaven … It’s a Promise!
A new year brings a new way to talk about an old subject, heaven. Men, women, and children have shared their stories and imaginations about what heaven is like. Many have claimed that they have been to heaven and back. The Bible gives us much information about heaven. Yet, we still wonder what heaven will…
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A Promise Walk for 2016
Did you know that God has promises for you in His Word, the Bible? One person found over 3,500 promises in the Bible. Christians take Bible promises for their own all the time. They learn what the Bible has to say about the promise, and they pray for the promise to become reality. After a…
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The cost of a peacemaker
Peace on the Sea of Galilee Abram and Lot journeyed to Bethel (means “House of God”) in the Promised Land. They had great flocks and herds, and the land could not support them. This caused tension among the herdsmen. So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between…
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Christmas Blessings
The Light of Men Dwelt Among Us “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12 May you walk in the Light of Jesus as you ponder His great and precious gift, a gift that cost Him everything.…
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Jesus loves you
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Waves spilled into the boat and tossed it like a bobber on a fishing line. A ghost walking towards the boat! Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid. Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you…