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Category Archives: Lent
Revival – New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! The new is here. My problem: I have to let go of the old. I’m ready, Lord. … Continue reading
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Revival – New Steps
Romans 5:4 (GNV) As Christ was raised up from the dead to the glory of the Father, so we also should walk in newness of life. Walk in newness of life. Step out on a new path. My problem: I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged ne steps, newness of life, revival, Romans 6:4
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Revival – New Nature
Ephesians 4:24 (ISV) Clothe yourselves with the new nature, which was created according to God’s image in righteousness and true holiness. Clothed in an outfit created in God’s image. My problem: This is a new nature for me. I’m used … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 4:24, image of God, new image, new nature, revival
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Revival – New Life
God says: Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! He offers a new thing, a new life. My problem: When I try to do a new thing, I get same-old, same-old. Lord, I want the new thing, … Continue reading
Repentance and Revival
Repentance leads to revival. Isaiah 57:15 (EXB) I give new life to [revive the spirit of] those who are humble [lowly] and to those whose hearts are broken [contrite; repentant]. I repent. God revives (in that order.)
Repentance and Reflection
“I learn from the Scriptures that repentance is just as necessary to salvation as faith is, and the faith that has not repentance going with it will have to be repented of.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) Lent is a season … Continue reading
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Repentance and Renewal
Some married couples decide to renew their wedding vows. Maybe they’ve been taking each other for granted. Maybe they’ve broken trust. Might be they’ve just drifted apart. The same thing can happen between us and God. We find … Continue reading
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Tagged Lent, renewal, repentance, Revelation 2:4
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Repentance and Relationships
Lent is a season of self-evaluation, a time to identify our sins. Matthew 6:12 (ERV) Forgive our sins, just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us. Self-evaluation may uncover old hurts and grudges. Forgive … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, Matthew 6:12, relationships, repentance
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Lent: Repentance and Refreshing
“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves…What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the life of the Spirit?” Catherine Doherty (1896-1985) What stands … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherin Doherty, Lent, Luke 3:19, repentance
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The Power behind Revival
Posted in Lent, Verse Art
Tagged 1 Peter 1:2, revival, Trinity
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