Category Archives: Christian Life

Handling Provocation

My devotional reading in the Bible this morning included these verses: Proverbs 15:1-2 (NKJV) A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of … Continue reading

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Complaining and Blaming: Natural but Deadly

Have you ever found yourself “between a rock and a hard place”? That’s a situation where it appears as if some very bad things are about to happen in your life, but there seems to be little you can do … Continue reading

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Replacing Anxiety With Peace

I’ve been thinking about a time in my life when I was feeling really down, but for no reason I could put my finger on. Things were going reasonably well at that point in my life. In fact there were … Continue reading

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Prospering In Life According To God’s Promise

I may not know you, but I’m pretty sure I know some things about you. I’m confident, for example, that you want to be successful in life, and not a failure; that you want to be happy, and not miserable; … Continue reading

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Rejoice In Sufferings?

When I look at all that the apostle Paul went through for the sake of Christ … well, it’s hard to imagine rejoicing in such suffering. Are Paul’s testimony and his example really meaningful for me? 2 Corinthians 11:24-27  From … Continue reading

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Be Unfair To Yourself!

I was born selfish — and so were you. Yet selfishness and a me-first attitude are the very opposite of what God’s kingdom is about. So, what are we as believers going to do about our inborn selfishness? Philippians 2:3  … Continue reading

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I Don’t Need An Emergency Chute!

I believe God has called me to be an overcomer in life — always a victor and never a victim in whatever circumstance I may be confronted with. Romans 8:37    Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors … Continue reading

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Receive God’s Grace and Peace

God’s grace: His unmerited favor and the assurance it brings; and His peace that can keep our hearts and minds settled in joy rather than anxiety, are precious gifts to every believer. Galatians 1:3    Grace to you and peace from … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 2:1-5

Luke 2:1-5    And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2  This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3  So all went … Continue reading

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Don’t Disregard Offenses – Deal With Them!

What is the godly response when someone really hurts you, offends you, or just gets on your nerves? Well, it depends. Matthew 18:15    Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him … Continue reading

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