Category: Christian Walk
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What’s the meaning of love?
“What’s this?” I asked my writing students. “A rose.” “What’s a rose mean to you?” “Romance.” “Love.” “Men, what’s it mean to you?” “Making up after a fight.” “Allen,* what’s it mean to you?” “Aphids!” “You think aphids when you see a rose?” “Yeah, I’m a landscaper. Have to deal with them all the time!”…
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The Love-Powered Marriage
The word “love” is mentioned 551 times in the ESV version of the Bible, “wife” 384 times, “husband” 115 times, bridegroom 26 times, “bride” 27 times, and “marriage” 27 times. Love and marriage must be important to God. Marriage begins the Bible with the creation of Adam and Eve and marriage ends the Bible with…
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Jesus’ Stunning Peace Promise
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced,…
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Come, see where Jesus lay
“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Now, Christian, change thy note a moment. “Come, see the place where the Lord lay, “with joy and gladness. He does not lie there now. Weep, when ye see the tomb of Christ, but rejoice because it…
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7 Reasons Why This is Good Friday
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 In His beaten, scourged, punched, spit upon, shamed body, Jesus prayed for His enemies. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 Between two thieves, Jesus promised eternal life to…
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You can live with Jesus forever!
Finally, the time had arrived. Jesus’ time. The time to show Himself as the long-awaited Messiah. The Great Promise! Jesus mounted a young colt and rode down the Mount of Olives as the crowd hailed Him as King, laying down their cloaks and palm branches before Jesus, their King. As he was drawing near—already on…
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The Promise Walk Is About Waiting
My life’s verse was given to me when I was 19 and in the hospital. but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 The “wait” is active. It’s hoping…
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A Review of Max Lucado’s New View of the Old Rugged Cross
“God does what we cannot do so we can be what we dare not dream: perfect before God.” (p. 71) Max Lucado has compiled over 30 meditations from his books to help readers focus upon God’s great grace in The Gift for All People. As Christians around the world are focusing upon the cross, it…
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Jesus is with us when life crashes
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” … He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a…