In football a “huddle” is used to tell players what the next play will be. Imagine such a huddle of two—a seasoned coach, the apostle Paul, and a young player, timid Timothy. Perhaps with his arm affectionately around young Timothy’s shoulders, the aged Paul tells his protégé exactly how to handle the battles he’s encountering in ministry (1 Timothy 1:18-19): […]
Paul knew the importance of strategic prayer in his own life and the lives of other. And he knew what to pray for. His prayers focused on spiritual issues. He knew that if those he was praying for were spiritually mature, they could handle anything. We, however, sometimes have it backward. We pray about physical […]
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The New Year is a great time to take a long look in the mirror. As you pause to consider your heart, ask: Do I want my life to make a difference? Do I want to live for God? Do I desire to positively influence those in my family, my circle of friends, my church, […]
During His years of ministry, Jesus saw firsthand the religious burdens the Jewish leaders were placing upon the people. Moved by their condition, Jesus offered to relieve the people of these burdens if they would come to Him. In contrast to the harsh demands of a religious works system, Jesus described Himself as gentle. He […]
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Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her… Ephesians 5:25 To be honest, I can’t remember much about my wedding or what was said during the ceremony—it’s all a blur in my mind. I do, however, remember coming into the church from a side entrance with the […]
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She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 In biblical times a house was generally built around an open space which often included a fountain. All in the home enjoyed the happy music of bubbles, gurgles, and splashes produced by their fountain. You can be a fountain of joy when […]
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The sooner we realize that life is but a vapor (James 4:14), the more likely we are to make sure we are using our time well. That doesn’t mean you can’t take time to have fun and relax. Rather, it means making sure you have your priorities in order. At the top of the list is […]
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God cares about your body and health. Scripture says that… Your body is a stewardship from God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians3:16). Your body is meant to glorify God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). So how are you doing? Many people today could eat better and definitely use […]
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Ladies, you may already be pursuing God’s purpose in Titus 2:3-5, which we discussed in our last post. But as a follow-up, you might also want to ask yourself, “Who, not what, is my Purpose?” Am I faithfully serving those in my path who are part of my purpose—my family, my church, my co-workers and […]
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Your Savior didn’t allow the dictates of His society to keep Him from projecting an image that He was approachable and available to others. Has your social circle or society dictated how you should treat others, especially those who could be characterized as outsiders? Oftentimes, during the holidays the unchurched or hurting are open to […]
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