The Joy of His Presence
“You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the Lord. The unfailing love of the Most High will […]
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Walking in Grace
“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish yourself to be.”—Thomas à KempisHow often do we
What Do We Worship?
Not long ago, my wife and I were grabbing dinner at a BBQ place out of town. As I stepped into the men’s restroom, I noticed this NFL poster hanging
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Three Steps Forward, One Step Back
I heard of some Christians who as part of their worship service, occasionally worshiped God through a unique dance, linking arms and taking three steps forward and one step back.
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Surrender and Maturity
From the earliest days of the Church, surrendering control and embracing self-denial have been central to growing in Christ. This mindset is radically different from the values of our culture,
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“Again, Again, Again!”
Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” I’ve discovered
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Held by the Hand
Not long ago, my family went hiking through a majestic redwood forest. My 2-year-old daughter, full of energy and wonder, insisted on running down the trail. But she didn’t do
His name is holy- Hallowed be Thy Name
Someone recently reminded me that “Hallowed be Thy name” comes before “Give us this day our daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a subtle yet profound reminder that Jesus
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Serving in Secret
“The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle, religiously acceptable means to call attention to the
The True Measure of Greatness
Two months before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon on significance. He said:“If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you
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The Heart of a Servant
“Condescend to all the weaknesses and infirmities of your fellow-creatures, cover their frailties, love their excellencies, encourage their virtues, relieve their wants, rejoice in their prosperities, compassionate their distress, receive
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The God Who Hears and Helps
“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them but has listened to their cries for help.” Psalm 22:24
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