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Shelter from the Storm

  Hurricane, cyclone, typhoon — what’s the difference? Location, location, location.   While America watched Hurricane Florence’s painfully slow approach to the Carolinas, Typhoon Mangkhut slammed the northern Philippines. In the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific oceans, these storms are … Continue reading

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The Whole Thing

Don’t cherry pick Scripture:   “We must not select a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than a whole Bible can make a whole Christian.” A. W. Tozer, 1897-1963      

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Simply Light Up My Life

Psalm 119:105 (NIV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. The Bible is my nightlight (and my day light).  

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What’s It All About?

  2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.   It’s not a science textbook, an investment portfolio or a political platform. It’s the breath of God, giving life … Continue reading

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Learn from the Best

  It helps to have a great teacher.     1 Corinthians 2:10-12 (NLT) But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. No … Continue reading

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Your Bible Study Grade Card

2 Timothy 2:15 (AKJV) Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Study? God’s Word?   What sort of grade would you get from God for your … Continue reading

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Safety for Chinese Christians

  China is a big country, and Christians in different regions face different challenges. Government-approved churches are recognized by the Three Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), meaning:   self-governed, self-funded, and self-propagated (with no foreign our outside missions influence); patriotic, with … Continue reading

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The Work of Our Hands

  Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us– yes, establish the work of our hands.   When the culture establishes the work of our hands,  … Continue reading

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When Work Is Scary

  Too hard? Too much? Fear not. You have a Helper.   2 Timothy 1:7 (ERV) The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love and self-control.

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For the Love of God, Work!

  “And it is not necessary to have great things to do. I turn my little omelette in the pan for the love of God.” Brother Lawrence (1614 – 1691) Do everything, even the little things, for the love of … Continue reading

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