January
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We cannot lackadaisically seek God only when we attend church on Sundays, or when we open the Bible once a week. We cannot expect to see God when we give up at the slightest provocation or opposition. To find God, we must look past everything we are going through and set our focus on Jesus,…
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In the beatitudes, we learn how highly Peacemakers are esteemed in the kingdom, they are the real children of God – Matthew 5:9
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“And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:2 Apostle Paul describes love as an action that is patient, kind, not self-seeking or unforgiving. I like to view it in this light – that love…
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For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 Do you recall when King Nebuchadnezzar built himself a gigantic golden statue and ordered all his subjects to worship it at the blast of a harp, flute etc. ? If you…
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In Hebrews 4:12, the word of God is described as alive and active. Sharper than a double edged sword which is able to penetrate and divide soul and spirit, bone and marrow. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. We know that by this very word the world and all that is in it…
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“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41 Hours preceding His crucifixion, Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the…
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If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. – 1 John 3:17-18 Many passages in the Bible speak against “good men” idly watching…
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2 A nonconformist is a person whose behavior does not conform to prevailing ideas or…
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“Counsel is mine and sound wisdom; I am understanding, power is mine.” – Proverbs 8:14 In times of confusion, trials and difficulty, what do you usually do? What is your first line of action? As a child of God, who do you look to, speak to, engage? Do you coil up in your corner, or…
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