Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord God: Your heart has grown proud, and thus you say, “I am a god; I sit on a godly throne in the heart of the seas.” But in reality you are a …
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God Bless America? (Part 2–Fight the Real Enemy)
The most popular post in the history of this blog was Part 8 of the Overcoming the World series, entitled, “The Struggle.” I think the reason that so many people related to this post was simply because we all have the same struggle, that …
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Evidence: Part 5–Run the Race
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, …
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Do Unto Others: Part 6–Courageous
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:6 (NLT) The world can be a scary place, no matter …
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Do Unto Others: Part 2–Mercy
If you love only the people who love you, what praise should you get? Even sinners love the people who love them. If you do good only to those who do good to you, what praise should you get? Even sinners do that! If you …
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The Kids Aren’t All Right: Part 4–Integrity
I am hurt and lonely. Turn to me, and show me mercy. Free me from my troubles. Help me solve my problems. Look at my trials and troubles. Forgive me for all the sins I have done. Look at all the enemies I have. They …
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Overcoming the World: Part 10–Be Still and Know
God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes, or the mountains fall into the sea. God says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be …
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Overcoming the World: Part 9–The Armor of God
Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious]. Ephesians …
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Overcoming the World: Part 8–The Struggle
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, …
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The Mission and the Message
Who has believed what we’ve been saying? Who has seen the Lord’s saving power? (Isa 53:1 NIRV) Some people ask me why I write this stuff without getting paid for it. Simply enough, I didn’t pay to receive the messages, so I imagine …
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