Many people ask me which Bible translation do you use? Deciding which translation to use can be challenging. First it is important to understand the process of Bible translation. The reason there are many bible translations – to present the original language in a more literal translation. This is done word for word, to preserve […]
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Believe You Can Change
No one has been given an unalterable attitude. You can change, but it’s up to you. Decide now how you want to approach life and develop that kind of attitude. From personal experience this is much easier to type than acutually to change my attitude. A new attitude does’t happen on its own. You must […]
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Make Your Choice
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. […]
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Who Guides You?
Every day, millions of people around the world abandon their usual scientific worldview and consult horoscopes, believing that somehow their positions of the plants can affect what happens to them. When you think about it, it’s crazy(as well as forbidden in scripture Deuteronomy 18:10-14) Astrology is the “interpretation” of an assumed influence the stars (and planets) […]
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PRAYER MATTERS
I don’t count myself an expert on prayer. That maybe a strange way to start a blog about prayer, but it is the truth. Many of my friends are more accomplished prayer-ers. I have read lots of great books that have given me insight into the practice of prayer in general. What I have learned […]
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Secure in His Hands
Have you ever lost an item that’s precious to you? If so, you’ll know how feelings of panic can arise as you desperately search for it, fearful your treasure may be gone forever. Sometimes believers can become just as fearful of losing their relationship with God-often after they’ve committed a sin “once too often” or […]
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God’s Bigger Purpose
Butterflies and bees they are both workers in more way than one. While they are busy floating from flower to flower drinking in nectar, they are also cross pollinating. Their focus is on the nectar, but they’re actually performing a miracle by creation without even knowing it. That is the way God works in your […]
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My True Source of Joy
Studying God’s Word has radically changed my life, and it has opened my eyes to the way God wants me to live. One of my favorite scriptures I cling to is John 10:10: I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance!! This verse tells me that God doesn’t just […]
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Knowing Christ
We all have deep longings, some of them known only to ourselves. Paul’s deepest longing was known by everyone: It was simply to know Christ. Yet didn’t he already know him? Oh Yes! But his desires was to know him better and better, especially when life wasn’t going well. When Paul wrote Philippians 3:10 – […]
Continue readingPraise is our Weapon
Praise is adoration of God for who He is, His person, His character, His names. It is loving God because He is God. The Bible gives more exhortations to praise than to pray, because God is altogether lovely, holy, and completely worthy of our worship. REASONS TO PRAY Praise is the atmosphere of the throne […]
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