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Take your SUFFERING to God

Times of suffering are part of the human condition. None of us, no matter how great our faith, will avoid them. So, a big key to being an overcomer in life is understanding how to handle our times of suffering. … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Afraid of God!

To be fearful in the presence of God seems to be a natural human reaction. But believers never have to be afraid of Him! Matthew 17:5-7 (NKJV) While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice … Continue reading

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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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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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