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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV) Among other things announced by the angel of the Lord is that a Savior had been born. A … Continue reading
The Discovery of Joy
I’ve been looking at John 15 and surprised with wonder at the words of Jesus in verse 7: “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” … Continue reading
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Growing Strong in Your Faith
We have several groups at church that are going through Multiply by Francis Chan. I was taken to Romans 4 as I was reading the chapter about God’s covenant with Abraham. One particular statement stood out to me from verse … Continue reading
What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
In my Bible study this week I was amazed at how much the Holy Spirit does. The study was so encouraging to me! I’d just like to share a list of some of the things the Holy Spirit does. I … Continue reading
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What Does it Mean to Seek the Kingdom of God?
In Matthew 6 we see that Jesus has told us not to waste our lives going after the wrong stuff, but that we should go after the best. We lay up treasures in heaven by loving and serving God and … Continue reading
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How to Handle Problems
This past Sunday evening in the youth meeting I shared with the students some biblical steps to deal with problems, and I told them I would put the points on my blog. Before I share the steps, let me set … Continue reading
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25: Christians Are Christ-Centered, Part 2
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, … Continue reading
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24: Christians are Christ-Centered
As I’ve been reading through Philippians I came to one simple and obvious conclusion this week – Christians are Christ-centered. That seems so basic, but it’s so important to understand. We’re not Christians because we say we’re Christians or because … Continue reading
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23: Jesus Makes Us Right With God
Philippians 1:9-11 (ESV) And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, … Continue reading
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22: Thoughts from a Mission Trip, Part 2
I want to continue with some thoughts I’ve had from the mission trip that I just finished last week. Really, they may not be thoughts so much as they are lessons. In the last post, Part 1, I shared that … Continue reading
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Clifford Suddeth 