them that they were in training to become servants: Whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all (v.44). We can sign up for any number of leadership training seminars, but the only good leaders are those who are first and foremost good servants. — Julie Ackerman Link They truly lead ...
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Paul wanted the believers in the church at Ephesus to understand how well God loved them, and that was his prayer: That [they would] be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ (Eph. 3:17-19). He prayed that they would be...
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worth. As we confess all known sin and yield to Gods indwelling Spirit, our lives will be transformed to the likeness of Christ (1 John 1:9; Eph. 5:18). This spiritual fruit will fill our lives with joy, bless those around us, and last into eternity. — Dennis Fisher Think not alone of outward fo...
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During a Sunday worship service, our congregation said this prayer of confession in unison: Gracious God, like many believers before us, we complain when things do not go our way. We want abundance of everything rather than what is sufficient to sustain us. We would rather be elsewhere than wher...
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an historian nor a literary critic; he or she, a priori, is prosecutor, jury, and hangman. Relating to archaeology is the discovery of manuscripts thousands of years old, which can be compared to the biblical texts of our day, and what they reveal only adds to the credibility and authority of th...
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King David similarly regretted his broken relationship with his son Absalom. Angered over Davids refusal to punish Amnon for raping his sister Tamar, Absalom killed Amnon and fled (2 Sam. 13:21-34). Davids servant Joab knew that he longed to go to his fugitive son, so he arranged for Absalom to ...
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, God sometimes allows bad things to happen to good people. Although disaster can strike at any moment, nothing has the power to destroy those who trust Christ (2 Cor. 4:9). No disaster can separate us from Gods love. — Julie Ackerman Link Though darker, rougher, grows the way And cares press ha...
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of the weeping (Ezra 3:13). Grieving can be like that. While there is sadness in looking back, it also includes a promise of joy in trusting God for the future. Even in a devastating loss, we have this hope: The Lord provides joy in the midst of grief. — Dennis Fisher We sorrow not as others do,...
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give up easily. Even after Jesus overcame a third temptation, Satan left only until an opportune time (v.13). Whenever you are offered a shortcut to happiness, watch out to see whos behind the cashiers counter! — CP Hia Lord, help me see the devils offers for what they are—enticements to sin. He...
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it cannot be conclusively proven; otherwise, it would be considered to be a fact, not a theory. The Bible is not a textbook on science; it is a textbook on life and living; yet, the Bible is accurate in the scientific statements it makes which gives it a timeless ring of authority in an uncanny ...
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, she injured her knee. Crying, she crawled back to the base. By rule, she had to touch all four bases on her own for the home run to count. Her teammates could not assist her in any way. Then Mallory Holtman, the first baseman for the opposing team, spoke up. Would it be okay if we carried her ...
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