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God’s Chastisement Is Only For Those Living Unrighteously

Posted on March 25, 2013 by ronelfran

The purpose of God’s chastisement is correction and restoration. When any of His people have gotten off track, and are living in habitual sin, they should expect God to act – His chastisement will be forthcoming! On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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God’s Loving Chastisement

Posted on March 22, 2013 by ronelfran

Somebody has said, “God loves us just the way we are – but He loves us too much to let us stay that way.” True! So, when we get off track, caught in some area of sin that we just … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try To Figure Out Life!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ronelfran

I like to figure things out. That’s why I became an engineer. For years figuring out how to design machines to work the way I wanted them to was how I made my living. But one thing I know I’ll … Continue reading →

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Christ’s Authority Is Real!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by ronelfran

I’m sure all of us who claim Jesus as Savior and Lord acknowledge His divine authority. We acknowledge it; but how often do we base our actions on the fact that His authority is real, active, and applicable in our … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Have To Fight Every Battle

Posted on March 19, 2013 by ronelfran

Sometimes, especially in the environment we face today, Christians think they must be on guard to defend every right and every principle against encroachment by our secular society. But in this, as in all things, we need to apply godly … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on March 18, 2013 by ronelfran

To be fearful in the presence of God seems to be a natural human reaction. But believers never have to fear Him! Matt 17:1-7   Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on … Continue reading →

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Thank God For Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2012 by ronelfran

Have you given up on Christmas? Many Christians have. They have become so frustrated at the way the secular age we live in has converted a Christian “holy day” into a social and commercial “holiday” that sometimes they wish the … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by ronelfran

Christmas in America is an event filled with contrasts and paradoxes. It is by far the most popular and most joyous season of the year; yet it is also a time when many people become so depressed they seriously contemplate … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know God

Posted on May 15, 2012 by ronelfran

Who is God? If God really is the creator and ruler of the universe, then there is no more important question that could be asked. The Bible puts it this way: Proverbs 9:10  The fear of the LORD is the … Continue reading →

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