Monthly Archives: December 2014

We Are God’s Holy Nation

In this dark, fallen, and rebellious world in which we live, Christians ought to stand out like the proverbial sore thumb. We cannot “go with the flow” of what the people around us believe, say, and do. Our outlook is … Continue reading

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Christmas is about God’s love!

This time of year we often speak about “the true meaning of Christmas.” Most people recognize that the essence of Christmas (as opposed to “the holidays”) has little to do with all the bustle, the shopping, and the spending that … Continue reading

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It’s great to be one of the chosen!

I remember when, as a child, the guys in the neighborhood would start choosing up sides for a game of football or baseball. Those were always stressful times for me. At that point in my development, I wasn’t much of … Continue reading

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We are the people of God!

Who are you? There are many ways in which we identify ourselves, but in order to really know who we are, we need to get God’s perspective. Here’s a very important Scriptural take on who Christians are: 1 Peter 2:9-10 … Continue reading

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Love one another!

Let me tell you about three very dangerous individuals. Not that they intend to hurt you; in fact they present themselves to you making the claim that they are going to help you gain all you want and need in … Continue reading

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Instead of complaining, listen to God!

What do you do when things are not going your way, and you feel like you can’t control your circumstances? I’ll tell you what I’ve done far too often in my life. It’s the same thing the children of Israel … Continue reading

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