Tag: Jesus
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THE Christmas Miracle
“When the people saw him do this miraculous sign, they exclaimed, ‘Surely, he is the Prophet we have been expecting!’” John 6:14 Jesus had just fed the crowd of 5,000 men plus women and children with five loaves of bread and two fish, and the crowd wondered if He was the Prophet Moses promised that…
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Do You Long for Peace?
“The mob rocked our friends’ cars. Kids were inside. They’ve threatened to target our kids on the school buses. Some women are taking their kids back to the states. I’m thinking of taking Kristin back.” On April 14, 1986, America bombed Libya to retaliate for the country’s sponsorship of terrorism against Americans. We lived off…
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What’s Your Favorite Name for God?
Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah Psalm 24:9-10 Some commentators believe that this is David’s song as he brought the ark of the…
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Who Is Your Godly Example?
Internal and external threats bombard us and wreak havoc on the unity of our marriages, our families, our workplaces, our churches, our communities, and our nation. When I encounter threats, sometimes I lash out in anger, cower, or consult a friend.
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The Ultimate Promise
I’ve broken promises. One that haunts me is a promise that I made to our daughter when she was about 11 years old. I told her that I would pick her up when the library closed. Unfortunately, the library closed 30 minutes before I thought it closed. It was raining that night. I was horrified…
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No Other Way
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus sweated as if it were drops of blood. He asked the Father if there was any other way to save you and me from our sins ….
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God-Focused Prayer
Praise the LORD!I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.The works of the LORD are great,Studied by all who have pleasure in them.His work is honorable and glorious,And His righteousness endures forever.He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;The LORD is gracious and full…
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Praying Greatly Through Faith
“The faith which creates powerful praying is the faith which centers itself on a powerful person. Faith in Christ’s ability to do and to do greatly, is the faith which prays greatly.” E.M. Bounds Have you prayed a great prayer? A prayer that requests something that is impossible for you to accomplish? Was it based…
