Knowing God
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How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? | John Ortberg
Just read by John Ortberg (see link at bottom)… How do I know God’s will for my life? –Live this day in an open, repentant spirit. –Understand that living in God’s will often means I must make decisions. –Pray constantly, regularly asking for wisdom in small moments, without placing pressure on God to give…
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Lost Your Appetite?
If you’ve lost your appetite for God’s Word, it may be because of sin (1 Pet. 2:1). If so, ask God to cleanse your heart and give you a renewed longing for His truth. Then commit yourself to daily time in the Word.
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He Wants to Comfort You
Just read… “Being a parent is better than a course on theology. Being a father is teaching me that when I am criticized, injured, or afraid, there is a Father who is ready to comfort me. There is a Father who will hold me until I’m better, help me until I can live with the…
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The Greatest Value to God
I just read: “Servanthood, humility, caring for the weak, and childlike open-heartedness are of the greatest value. Spiritual posturing, self-righteousness, and pride will keep you out of God’s kingdom.” – Erin Gieschen from the article entitled, “The Mystery of the Bad Fig Tree: And It’s Baffling But Brillian Parable.”
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Grace upon Grace
I’ve often wondered if the people in my life who lack grace for others, have any idea how much grace they have been given? Test this question: What if God’s only gift to you were his grace to save you. Would you be content? Read… Grace upon Grace
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What Makes One Extraordinary?
We think that doing extraordinary things requires extraordinary talent. But, ordinary people can do extraordinary things thanks to simple surrender, love and devotion to our extraordinary Creator. “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly…” (James 5:17a)
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Not Interested in Religion?
Not interested in religion? Me too. Freedom living is not about religion, it is about a relationship… Many of you may be disillusioned because of ‘religious’ people you’ve known. The interesting thing is that when you read the life of Jesus, he scolded religious leaders of his day because they emphasized the wrong things and…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 