Dec
09
www.JesusChristStory.net
My book "The Story of the Life and Teaching of Jesus Christ" is now online for free.
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Dec
06
(James 2:23) He was called a friend of God.
I have reflected recently on the truth that we can have an in-depth relational friendship with God.
In James 2:
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Dec
05
(Proverbs 18:16) A gift opens the way.
Our salvation is a gift from God; it cannot be earned.
The characteristic of “giving” is at the center of
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Nov
25
(Psalm 57:1) In you I take refuge.
David is fleeing from Saul who is determined to kill him.
He is hiding in a cold dark cave. He
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Nov
24
(Proverbs 21:2) The Lord weighs the heart.
This Proverb gets to the “heart” of the matter, for the Lord examines and tests (Proverbs 17:3) the human
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Nov
20
(Proverbs 30:1) I am weary, God, but I will be victorious.
How can a Christian be weary (weak, tired) and victorious (prevailing, overcoming) at the same time? In our own human
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Nov
19
(Ezekiel 37:5) I will make Spirit enter these dry bones, and they will come to life.
The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of a valley filled with dry dead bones. But then, God declared, “I will
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Nov
17
(Lamentations 3:22–23) New Every Morning.
When we get up in the morning, many of us think, “Oh, another day, the same old grind.”
But Lamentations
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Nov
12
(2 Timothy 2:13) When we are unfaithful, God will remain faithful to us.
When we are born-again and become Christians (followers of Jesus Christ), it does not mean we are or become perfect.
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Nov
11
(Hebrews 11:8) Abraham obeyed God and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
As Christians, we too often over-rationalize our faith and obedience to God.
We will obey God if we are sure
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