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Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Category Archives: Foundation of faith
Hallowed Nation
Exodus 19:5-6 (ESV) Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of … Continue reading
Triune Name
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born . . . And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Counselor – Holy Spirit. Everlasting Father – Father God. Prince of Peace – … Continue reading
It’s Simple: His Name Is Here
Isaiah 7:14 (NLT) Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means “God is with us”). God is with us. Right here. Right now. Simply said, … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Immanuel, Isaiah 7:14, Jesus' name, K.I.S.S., short and simple
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Wiser Words
“Keep praying, but be thankful that God’s answers are wiser than your prayers.” William Culbertson (1905-1971) Worldly wisdom worms its way into my prayers, but God’s wisdom is always at work. Thanks be to God!
Weaponizing Words
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NLT) We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. My best weapons? Prayer and the Bible. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:4, Bible, prayer, weapons of warfare
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Destructive Thoughts
2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV) For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. What are the strongholds of our era? We don’t need God We know it all We … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:4, strongholds, weapons of our warfare
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Know Fear
We talk about the patience of Job. Check out Job 38-40. God has some fearsome words for our patient friend: Job 40:7, 9-12 (NIV) “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me … Continue reading
No Fear
Do you fear God? Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wise up! No fear of the Lord = no wisdom.
Fear and Love
Fear of the Lord. The love of Christ. Which motivates you more? Fear keeps me moving Love inspires all I do I’m afraid I lack love These words jumped out during a recent Bible lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:11, … Continue reading
Dream On
Your dreams come from ( fill in the blank )? Last night’s pizza My brain chasing itself God Options 1 or 2, you say? Don’t leave God out. Joel 2:28-29 (Acts 2:17-18) I will pour out … Continue reading