Posted in Christ's sacrifice on Aug 18th, 2014
There’s a good reason that I’m part of a congregation that partakes in the Lord’s Supper every week.
It’s what Christians in the 1st Century did and they were really strong in their faith. I do well when I imitate their practice of faith.
In addition, the Apostle Paul gave us a compelling reason […]
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Posted in Christ's sacrifice on Apr 6th, 2012
One of the best ways to demonstrate genuine faith is to show others that insults toward us aren’t like matches on gasoline.
We’ve all encountered verbal cheap shots from others at home or at work or at school, sometimes even at church. And these have sometimes happened in the presence of multiple people.
It takes […]
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Posted in Christ's sacrifice on Dec 16th, 2011
It’s refreshing when we meet somebody who’s not looking to score a payday from us or a moral compromise by us or some contrived comment to massage his or her ego.
Yes, when somebody just wants to nurture or establish a friendship with no ulterior motive, that’s a very good thing.
At His core, it seems, that’s […]
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Posted in Christ's sacrifice on May 2nd, 2011
Sometimes, we experience motivational lapses regarding our call to serve God by forgiving others, giving to others, praying for others, attending church, reading the Bible, etc..
The grind of daily living just seems to shove its way to the front of the line and the next thing you know, our faith seems to take a back […]
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Posted in Christ's sacrifice on Apr 27th, 2011
While He was suffering on the cross, Jesus was told three times that He should save Himself.
First by the religious leaders who hated Him.
Then by Roman soldiers who mocked Him.
And then by the crucified criminal who insulted Him.
Selfish people wanted Jesus to do the selfish thing.
But the crucified criminal who honored Jesus […]
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