Posted in God's grace on Feb 2nd, 2012
The Bible says that God wants everybody to be saved since He loves them all.
Remember, Jesus died on the cross as punishment for all the sins of mankind.
But most people won’t be wearing white robes in heaven.
Not by God’s choice, but instead their own.
Millions of Christians have debated for [...]
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Posted in unity on Dec 14th, 2011
Dads love it when their kids get along.
It’s especially sweet to a father when his kids not only get along, but they act like buddies who like doing things together.
That’s how it was with my Jessica and Melissa when they were kids.
During their adolescence, there were some rough spots in this regard.
Just like in most [...]
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Posted in testimony on Dec 9th, 2011
I believe that most Christians would like to be more effective for the Lord.
I also believe that most Christians struggle with becoming more effective, primarily because we tend to segregate our faith moments (such as going to church or having a time of personal prayer) from the rest of our daily living.
We can do better [...]
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Posted in personal holiness on Dec 7th, 2011
I need to become more like Demetrius, not Diotrephes.
One builds up others and the Kingdom of God. The other only tears down others and, ultimately, himself.
We’re called to serve others and that means putting them ahead of ourselves.
Clearly, that’s what Demetrius did toward other Christians in the 1st Century church.
The Apostle John referred to [...]
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Posted in Jesus Christ on Nov 30th, 2011
I’ve missed you.
During the past week of activity on and near the Oregon coastline, I didn’t have opportunity to prepare the weekday Morning Devotions and the absence of expression left a distinct void within me.
I’m glad to be back in the saddle.
Because our return flight bordered on red-eye status — we hit the bed at [...]
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