The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. —2 Peter 3:9 By Greg Laurie, Harvest Christian Ministry Sometimes the question is asked, “Will God send people who have never …
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Sunday’s Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if …
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Look for the Best in Each Other By Victoria Osteen, Joel Osteen Ministries I once heard about a husband and wife who were so upset after a big argument that they refused to speak to each other. That night, not wanting to be the first to break the awkward silence, …
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“God has not given us a spirit of timidity [fear], but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). The true follower of Christ has no reason to fear potential sufferings and trials Devotional by John MacArthur Concerning frustration and fear at the 1992 Winter Olympics, speed skater Dan …
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For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.—2 Corinthians 4:5 By Greg Laurie, Harvest Have you ever thought, “If I could do a miracle, I know my friends would believe”? Maybe you imagine having them over for a barbecue. As …
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5 For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. 6 Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For …
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As for me, God forbid that I should boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. —Galatians 6:14 (TLB) By Billy Graham Evangelistic Association What glory is there in the cross? It was an instrument of torture and shame. Why did Paul glory in it? He gloried …
Read More »I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord; hear my urgent cry. I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble, and you will answer me. No pagan god …
Read More »Change Your Words, Change Your World, Shape Your Future
It’s Time to Use Our Words to Declare Good Things By Joel Osteen Photo by: Joel Osteen Ministries I once read an article about doctors who incorporated “talk therapy” to treat patients suffering with depression. Instead of medicating the problem, the doctors instructed the patients to start making positive …
Read More »Challenges, Choices and Consequences
The 3 “C’s” of Life By Greg Laurie | March 11, 2017 Photos by: Greg Laurie I don’t know about you, but when I pull up to a take-out restaurant, sometimes I am overwhelmed by too many choices. Then there is the pressure of the people behind you who …
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