Tag: christianity
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This all important Election!
There has never been a more important time to vote. Our nation is in a downward spiral. We are losing our freedoms. I would encourage everyone eligible to pray and vote for Biblical principles. Look at the platforms and choose the best candidate. Our country was founded on Biblical principles and when God was taken…
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Today, Have Purpose!
What does God say about having a purpose in our lives? According to Pastor Rick Warren’s book A Purpose-Driven Life, God created us for His own glory and to center our lives around Him. He created us for worship, fellowship, cultivating spiritual maturity, ministry—giving back to others—and witnessing. We all need a purpose in life,…
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Today, God’s Promises!
The Bible is full of God’s promises to man. In an article, Sarah E. Frazer wrote, she pointed out 10 of these promises. The first is that God’s love endures forever. The second is that mercy is available to everyone who repents. Third, God never leaves us. Fourth, God provides strength for the weary. Fifth,…
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Today, The Gray Zone!
Many Christians today live in the gray zone. They are lukewarm Christians—not hot or cold. Their passion to know Christ has waned and they no longer make an effort to grow spiritually. Perhaps they feel distant from God and have fallen away from healthy Christian habits. Whatever the reason, being lukewarm is not a good…
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Today, Who are we In Christ?
Who does God say you are? First, God says you are His child and a friend of Jesus (Read John 1:12 and John 15:15). You are justified and redeemed (Read Romans 6:6 and 3:24). You will not be condemned by God (Read Romans 8:1). You are blessed (Read Ephesians 1:3). You are free because “the…
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Today, The Passion!
As we do every year at Easter time, my husband and I watched “The Passion of the Christ.” This moving depiction of the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus is probably truer to life than any other account. The scourging at the pillar was extremely brutal and difficult to watch, as was the walk to Calvary…
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Today, God’s Grace!
What is God’s grace? It is God’s favor toward us, his kindness. God gives grace to all mankind, the beauty and wonders of nature, the near misses of accidents, and an innate conscience to know right from wrong. Most importantly, God gave us the grace of salvation through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our…
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Today, Self-Control!
Another Fruit of the Holy Spirit is self-control. We all need self-control because we are at war with our own sinful desires. Self-discipline (another word for self-control) is needed to achieve a goal. In our own lives, self-control is needed to eat healthy, exercise our bodies, and keep Satan from getting a foothold over us.…
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Today, the Gift of Discernment!
One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is the discernment of spirits or understanding. Obedience to God’s laws sharpens this gift and is invaluable to God’s righteous people. What is discernment? It means understanding or knowing something through the Holy Spirit’s power. Sometimes, it includes perceiving people’s true character or the source or…
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Today, What about Morality!
What is morality? One definition is that moral values pave the path for all our decisions in life. Without these values, children do not have guidance and direction. Another definition is the principles concerning what is right or wrong, what is good behavior, and what is bad behavior. Also, humans attempt to define what is…
Pondering Thoughts of My Soul 