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Choosing Sides in the War
Satan is at war with the children of the woman. We are faced with the choice: whose side will we serve? God’s or the dragon’s? Today’s...
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Dec 21, 2017
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Three Verbs for Life
Three verbs capture much of what the life in Christ is about for His people of all the earth–walking, serving, fearing. Do they describe...
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Dec 20, 2017
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The Day of Wrath
The day of wrath is coming, and no one will be spared. Will we prepare to meet our God, as Amos urged? How can we do that? Today’s...
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Dec 15, 2017
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The Danger of Prosperity
No one enjoys adversity, but did you know that a trial is not the worst thing that can happen to you? Are you aware of the danger of...
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Dec 12, 2017
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From a Cloud to a Kingdom
No fallen human being is able to merit favor with God, but He, by the work of His Son, changed His elect people from a cloud to a...
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Dec 10, 2017
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There’s a War On       Â
Since the Fall, the cosmic war has been going. Satan and his minions deceive and oppose God’s people, but they triumph through His truth...
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Dec 7, 2017
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Overcoming Faith       Â
Believers in Jesus Christ will not achieve sinless perfection in this life. but they should expect changed lives and faith which...
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Dec 6, 2017
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Safe in the Lions’ Den
God shows His power in the apparently impossible and hopeless crises of His faithful children who have even been found safe in a lions’...
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Dec 5, 2017
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Everyday Persecution
God’s people, living in a fallen world, must not be surprised if they are unrecognized, at best, and targeted for persecution and death,...
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Dec 4, 2017
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This World–It’s All Gonna Burn
Christ’s disciples must live in this world but never forget that this world will ultimately pass away. And do you know what will last?...
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Dec 3, 2017
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Handling the Spiritual Conflict
Beware! The conflict of lawless people versus God’s people began in the Garden and continues to this day. Here’s how to handle it....
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Dec 1, 2017
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When Shame is Good
To experience shame for sin is a hopeful sign that repentance and faith in God are still possible. Do not fear feeling shame but rather...
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Nov 30, 2017
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