The Only Option
on August 28th, 2020
Only One OptionWe like options in our lives.Virtually every business caters to our desire for options. So do other institutions.When it comes to eternal life there is only option. We must trust Christ as our Savior.Jesus himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6, NIV)If you have received Christ as your Savior my prayer is that... Read More
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Confidence
on August 27th, 2020
ConfidencePsalm 74:12 (NIV) – “But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth”.The first part of this psalm reflects despair at the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.However, in this verse, the psalmist’s attitude changes. He now expresses confidence in God because God is his King.There are times in our lives when we feel discouraged. Maybe even despair.Maybe you... Read More
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Self Control
on August 25th, 2020
Self-controlGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Self-control means mastery over our desires and passions.Paul, in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, compares Christians to athletes and says we are to exercise self-control in all things.Paul also included s... Read More
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Gentleness
on August 24th, 2020
GentlenessGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Gentleness can also be translated as meekness or humility.One commentary said, “This word connotes a submissive and teachable spirit toward God that manifests itself in genuine humility toward other... Read More
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The Most Important Thing
on August 21st, 2020
The Most Important ThingWe see many things in our lives as important. However, the most important thing in our lives is settling the issue of our eternal destiny.The Bible teaches us that the only way to heaven is through faith in Christ as our Savior.Have you received Christ as your Savior?If you have received Christ as your Savior my prayer is that you are growing in your faith and sharing him w... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
on August 20th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: FaithfulnessGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Faithfulness means loyal or trustworthy. A faithful person is one on whom others can depend.Faithfulness is an attribute of God. David said, “Your love, O LORD, reaches to... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
on August 19th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: GoodnessGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Goodness is hard to define but we know it when we see it.I have read that goodness is a generosity that springs from kindness.Christians display the character of Christ when w... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
on August 18th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: KindnessGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.John MacArthur wrote that kindness is “Tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers.”God is indeed kind toward bel... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
on August 17th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: PatienceGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Patience is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in each Christian.Patience is the ability to endure other people and circumstances when it is difficult to do so.Patience is a quality o... Read More
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A Good Decision
on August 14th, 2020
A Good DecisionI am thankful that as a young boy I accepted God’s gift of eternal life through placing my faith in Christ as my Savior.My life has certainly not been perfect. I have certainly not been perfect either!But through my ups and downs, Christ is with me. This is a great encouragement.However, the greatest encouragement I have received from Christ is the promise of heaven.Do you have this... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
on August 13th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: PeaceGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Peace is more than the absence of conflict.Peace is an inner sense of wholeness and well-being because of our relationship with God through our faith in Christ.Peace is not dependent ... Read More
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
on August 12th, 2020
The Fruit of the Spirit: JoyGalatians 5:22-23 (NIV) - 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Joy is a result of the Holy Spirit in the Christian’s life.Joy is constant in the Christian’s life because the Holy Spirit is constant in the Christian’s life.Billy Graham wrote in hi... Read More
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