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Category Archives: Faith
Letting Christ Call You Out of Your Comfort Zone
If you’re a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, God has no intention of letting you live a comfortable life. That statement may seem surprising, even extreme, but it relates a fundamental truth of the Christian life. To put it another … Continue reading
Learning To Rejoice Even In My Trials
I hate shaving! For me, shaving is not a matter of just running the razor over my chin once or twice. No, I have to be sure to cut off every little hair at the skin level. Otherwise some of … Continue reading
Have faith in God!
Nobody asks directions any more. It used to be that if you didn’t know how to get someplace, you’d ask someone for directions. But it’s not that way now. Everybody either has their own GPS, or if they don’t, they … Continue reading
How To Make The Law of Sowing and Reaping Work For You
A few years ago, I made a major mistake with my lawn. I put down too much fertilizer. Then my error was compounded by a near drought. The result was that all my grass burned up and died. I really … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Devotionals, Faith
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Only The Strong Survive
Years ago soul singer Jerry Butler had a hit with a tune called, “Only The Strong Survive.” Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in the words of a song, and I think that’s the case with this one. If you … Continue reading
God’s gift is unearned and undeserved
When Jesus met and spoke with a deeply sinful woman at Jacob’s well in Samaria, He told her of the gift God was offering to her: John 4:10 (NKJV) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift … Continue reading
Christmas is about “God With Us”
In our worship service this past Sunday, our church sang a little chorus entitled “Emmanuel.” It goes like this: Emmanuel, Emmanuel His name is called Emmanuel God with us, revealed in us His name is called Emmanuel That little song … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christmas, Faith, Foundations of the Faith
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Having a thankful spirit every day
One of the first lessons I learned as a child was the importance of “please” and “thank you.” My mom was adamant about these courtesies. She understood what I as a child did not: that failure to express humility in … Continue reading
Creation Declares That God Is In Control
This morning, as I read Psalm 19, I was inspired and encouraged. Psalms 19:1-3 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 … Continue reading
How Well Do You Walk?
Have you noticed that if you know someone well, you can recognize them just by the way they walk? That’s true physically, and it’s also true spiritually. In spiritual terms, a person’s walk is their way of life – their … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Bible Study, Christian Life, Devotionals, Faith
Tagged Basic Christianity, christ jesus, Christianity, Christianity 101, faith, God, Jesus, relationship with God, religion, ron franklin, RonElFran, RonFCCC
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