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Keep on Shining

Posted in Devotionals, Glorifying God, Light, Power, Religion, Spiritual warfare, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »

” The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”  — John 1 5
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”  — Galatians 6:9
It is a natural principle that where light shines, darkness is displaced.  [...]

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Advent Devotion 2008 (Part III)

Posted in Christmas, Devotionals, Messiah, Redemption, Religion, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

(This is the third in a series of Advent devotions based on Isaiah 9.)
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  — Isaiah 9:6
Parents can have great expectations [...]

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Plugged In

Posted in Adversity, Devotionals, Power, Relationship with God, Religion, Spiritual warfare, Strength, Trials, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

“[A]part from me you can do nothing.”  — John 15:5b
When Christians hit up against a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, the faith-based response seems to be, “Well, God will take care of it.”  Yes, God can, but do not forget to measure up the size of the obstacle.  Any plan to overcome a challenge must include an [...]

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Advent Devotion 2008 (Part II)

Posted in Christmas, Devotionals, Freedom in Christ, Messiah, Power, Redemption, Religion, Sin and sinners, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Christ, Christianity, Christmas, Advent, sin, freedom, self-interest, selfishness, mercy, forgiveness, spiritual power, Jesus

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Mysterious Christmas

Posted in Religion, Thoughts on God, tagged , , , , , , on December 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Just a quick post.  I was thinking about the salvation plan of God, sending His Son for the dedicated purpose of being crucified and then resurrected.  The level of sacrifice Jesus displayed is beyond my understanding.  How degrading it must be for the infinite God to take the form of a human being.  To have [...]

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Advent Devotion 2008 (Part I)

Posted in Christmas, Devotionals, Kingdom of heaven, Light, Messiah, Power, Redemption, Religion, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »

(NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series of advent devotions based on Isaiah 9.  Isaiah is a remarkable book.  It contains some of the most descriptive prophecies about Jesus, including his birth and his death, written more than 700 years before the first Christmas night!  Be blessed as you reflect on God’s ingenious [...]

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