Jan
05

(2 Corinthians 4:8) Hard-pressed but not crushed. Perplexed but not in despair.

I can guarantee you one thing in life, you will be hard-pressed and perplexed at times. I have had hard-times
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Jan
02

(John 6:35) Jesus is the bread of life!

After being delivered from Egypt, the people of Israel found themselves in the wilderness on a long journey to the
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Dec
10

(John 14:26) The Holy Spirit will remind you of everything I have said to you.

When we think of the Holy Spirit, we often think about the supernatural spiritual gifts, speaking in tongues, and other
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Dec
09

www.JesusChristStory.net

My book "The Story of the Life and Teaching of Jesus Christ" is now online for free. It
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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