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We Don’t Have To Fight Every Battle

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

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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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 26-38

Bible students have often been puzzled by an apparent inconsistency in the events leading up to the birth of Christ. An angel of the Lord appeared and spoke a word from God to two parents-to-be. Both had similar responses, but … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 26-28

Have you noticed that whenever God wants to accomplish something in the earth, He usually does it in divine partnership with a man or woman of faith? When God purposed to raise up a people who would love and serve … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 21-25

Zacharias had just had what was literally the event of a lifetime happen to him. As he was performing his priestly duties, an angel of the Lord appeared to him to let him know that God was going to give … Continue reading

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Thank God For Christmas!

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?

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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Leadership Keys To Preventing and Healing Hurt Feelings – part 3

Key #3 – KNOW YOUR PEOPLE In this post I want to share a secret that can vastly improve your effectiveness as a leader in the church. Once grasped and applied, this one secret will have an almost magical ability … Continue reading

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Leadership Keys To Preventing and Healing Hurt Feelings – part 2

Key #2 – KNOW YOUR GOAL If you are the leader of a ministry in the church, you may feel that you already have a pretty good handle on what your goals for that ministry should be. You want your … Continue reading

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Leadership Keys To Preventing and Healing Hurt Feelings – part 1

Are you a leader of a ministry in the church? Perhaps a praise team leader, or the team lead for the greeter ministry or the grounds crew. If you have a leadership role of any type in the body of … Continue reading

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