Category: Faith
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Do What You Believe In. Believe In What You Do.
I was talking with my wife Nancy about a woman on a TV quiz show who, on the final question of the contest, chose to deliberately tie another contestant when she could have won. Nancy and I agreed that, within the woman’s heart, she probably believed in giving grace to others, rather than winning at…
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Foolish Choices
Have you ever seen a picture of an ostrich with his head in the sand? I’m not sure those big birds really do this, but it’s a picture of a foolish choice because
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The Shield is Truth Plus Faith.
The Shield is Truth Plus Faith (An Excerpt taken from Dr. Bob’s book, “A Kid in God’s Treehouse – A Devotional Commentary of Psalm 91”) For just a Mentoring Minute, “I want to take you to a valuable Bible truth that begins with Psalm 91:4b (NKJV). It says, “His truth shall be your shield and…
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Thoughts on the Old Rugged Cross – Pastor Bill Michael
Pastor Bill Michael shares his thoughts concerning ten of God’s blessings and the favor to which every child of His can look forward because of “The Old Rugged Cross.” Here’s the link.
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Don’t live in the “tomb Mode.”
“Don’t live in the “tomb mode.” Get into the “expectation mode.” If you want to read a lesson from a tremendous sermon on the resurrection, check this out by Pastor Jamie Peters: http://www.mentoringministry.com/resources-and-materials/resources-from-trusted-guest-teachers-and-preachers-2/the-biggest-breakthrough-pastor-jamie-peters/
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Very Much Dead; Very Much Alive
Most Christians are familiar with the resurrection of Lazarus, as recorded in John, Chapter 11. In the Thirty-Ninth verse, Jesus commanded the people at Lazarus’ tomb to “Take away the stone.” The immediate response of Lazarus’ sister Martha was understandable, considering her fresh experience of burying her brother. She objected, citing the decaying condition of…
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It’s Good to Give Thanks – Yes, Very Good!
Oswald Chambers said, “The root of all sin is the suspicion that God isn’t really good.”[1] Here’s the truth. God is good – all the time!
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My Unfailing Defense
As I was doing my Bible reading this morning, I reflected on what has sustained me through the many trials and challenges I have faced. With every word of every chapter I read, it struck me that my only sure defense has been God and His Word. This was so clear to me, as I…
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A Waterfall of Sweet Expectations
I have not recorded these thoughts, but I would like you to take the time to read them. Have you ever been close to a waterfall? I can remember as a teenager going to a beautiful waterfall in the upper peninsula of Michigan (a Midwestern state in the United States). It’s called Tahquamenon Falls. After…
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Don’t Poke the Bear Unless You Can Kill It.
In Judges, Chapter 15:4-5, Samson tied the tails of 300 foxes together in pairs, lit their tails on fire and sent them into the Philistines’ grain fields. It was a foolhardy act of revenge. It was like poking a bear in the eye.
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