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December 14, 2009

Devotion Or Discipline

Devotion Or Discipline… “His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord…” 2 Chronicles 17:6a What is the difference between devotion and discipline? Is one more valuable than the other? Devotion is an overriding commitment to Christ and to His way of doing things. It engages the heart and mind in learning the ways [...]

November 25, 2009

Thankful Prayers

Thankful Prayers… “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15-16 Do you often offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the saints of God who have great faith [...]

October 20, 2009

Character Is Diligent

Character Is Diligent… “She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.” Proverbs 31:13 A person of character is not idle, but eager to do what it takes to get the job done. There is a sense of prayerful urgency that stays focused on the task at hand. Diligent hands replace distractions with focused [...]

September 29, 2009

Love God

Love God… “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength”. Deuteronomy 6:5 Why do we love God? We love Him because He commands us to love Him. We love Him because He first loved us. Sacrificially He loved us with the death of His [...]

August 28, 2009

Test of Praise

Test of Praise… “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but a man is tested by the praise he receives”. Proverbs 27:21 There is the test of praise to make sure our motives are pure. Why do I do what I do? If it is for the praise of men then I have [...]

August 19, 2009

Lazy Excuses

Lazy Excuses… The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!” Proverbs 26:13 There are those who make excuses for their lazy behavior. It is almost comical if it were not so sad to see someone stuck in inertia. They may have been productive in the past, but [...]

July 2, 2009

Christ and Country

Christ and Country… “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind. Psalm 33:12-13 God blesses a country that honors Him, but He brings down a country that dishonors Him. It honors Him for His people to pray [...]

June 25, 2009

Fame and Fortune

Fame and Fortune… “King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.” 1Kings 10:23 Fame and fortune facilitates fear, greed and discontentment. Unless you are intentional in your faith, generosity and gratitude you will become a culprit to casual Christianity. Affluence and comfort cause us to feel like [...]

April 28, 2009

Test of Trust

Test of Trust… “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” Proverbs 17:3 The Lord tests the heart to build our trust. Resistance to our efforts creates a reason to reach out to our Creator. Your test of trust is not a trivial pursuit, but a process of [...]

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