Friday, August 29, 2014

New! Usefulness or Relationship?

 

 

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Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Usefulness or Relationship?

 

Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven —Luke 10:20

Jesus Christ is saying here, “Don’t rejoice in your successful service for Me, but rejoice because of your right relationship with Me.” The trap you …


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New! The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Unsurpassed Intimacy of Tested Faith

 

Jesus said to her, ’Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?’ —John 11:40

Every time you venture out in your life of faith, you will find something in your circumstances that, from a commonsense standpoint, will flatly contradict …


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Thursday, August 28, 2014

New! The Purpose of Prayer

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Purpose of Prayer

 

. . . one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ —Luke 11:1

Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he …


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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

New! Living Your Theology

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Living Your Theology

 

Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you . . . —John 12:35

Beware of not acting upon what you see in your moments on the mountaintop with God. If you do not obey the light, it will …


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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

New! Are You Ever Troubled?

 

 

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Posted on: Monday, August 25, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Are You Ever Troubled?

 

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you . . . —John 14:27

There are times in our lives when our peace is based simply on our own ignorance. But when we are awakened to the realities of …


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Monday, August 25, 2014

New! Prayer- Battle in "The Secret Place"

 

 

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Posted on: Friday, August 22, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Prayer— Battle in “The Secret Place”

 

When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly —Matthew 6:6

Jesus did not say, “Dream about your Father who is in the secret place,” but He said, “. . . pray to your Father who is…


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New! The Spiritual Search

 

 

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Posted on: Saturday, August 23, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Spiritual Search

 

What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? —Matthew 7:9

The illustration of prayer that our Lord used here is one of a good child who is asking for something good. We talk about prayer …


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New! Sacrifice and Friendship

 

 

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Posted on: Sunday, August 24, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Sacrifice and Friendship

 

I have called you friends . . . —John 15:15

We will never know the joy of self-sacrifice until we surrender in every detail of our lives. Yet self-surrender is the most difficult thing for …


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Friday, August 22, 2014

New! "I Indeed . . . But He"

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: “I Indeed . . . But He”

 

I indeed baptize you with water . . . but He . . . will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire —Matthew 3:11

Have I ever come to the point in my life where I can say, “I indeed . . . but He . . .”? Until …


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Thursday, August 21, 2014

New! The Ministry of the Unnoticed

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Ministry of the Unnoticed

 

Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . —Matthew 5:3

The New Testament notices things that do not seem worthy of notice by our standards. “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . .” …


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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

New! Christ-Awareness

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Christ-Awareness

 

. . . and I will give you rest —Matthew 11:28

Whenever anything begins to disintegrate your life with Jesus Christ, turn to Him at once, asking Him to re-establish your rest. Never allow anything to …


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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

New! Self-Awareness

 

 

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Posted on: Monday, August 18, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Self-Awareness

 

Come to Me . . . —Matthew 11:28

God intends for us to live a well-rounded life in Christ Jesus, but there are times when that life is attacked from the outside. Then …


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Monday, August 18, 2014

New! Are You Discouraged or Devoted?

 

 

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Posted on: Saturday, August 16, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Are You Discouraged or Devoted?

 

. . . Jesus . . . said to him, ’You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have . . . and come, follow Me.’ But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich —Luke 18:22-23

Have you ever heard the Master say something very difficult to you? If you haven’t, I question whether you have ever heard Him say anything …


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New! Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

 

 

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Posted on: Sunday, August 17, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

 

When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich —Luke 18:23

The rich young ruler went away from Jesus speechless with sorrow, having nothing to say in response to Jesus’ words. He had no doubt about …


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Saturday, August 16, 2014

New! Does He Know Me . . . ?

 

 

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Posted on: Friday, August 15, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Does He Know Me . . . ?

 

He calls his own . . . by name . . . —John 10:3

When I have sadly misunderstood Him? (see John 20:11-18). It is possible to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus. A person’s soul is in…


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Friday, August 15, 2014

New! The Evidence of the New Birth

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Evidence of the New Birth

 

You must be born again —John 3:7

The answer to Nicodemus’ question, “How can a man be born when he is old?” is: Only when he is willing to die to everything …


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Thursday, August 14, 2014

New! The Discipline of the Lord

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Discipline of the Lord

 

My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him —Hebrews 12:5

It is very easy to grieve the Spirit of God; we do it by despising the discipline of the Lord, or by becoming discouraged when …


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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

New! "Do Not Quench the Spirit"

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: “Do Not Quench the Spirit”

 

Do not quench the Spirit —1 Thessalonians 5:19

The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and …


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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

New! The Theology of Resting in God

 

 

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Posted on: Monday, August 11, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Theology of Resting in God

 

Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? —Matthew 8:26

When we are afraid, the least we can do is pray to God. But our Lord has a right to expect that those who name …


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Monday, August 11, 2014

New! The Holy Suffering of the Saint

 

 

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Posted on: Saturday, August 09, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Holy Suffering of the Saint

 

Let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good . . . —1 Peter 4:19

Choosing to suffer means that there must be something wrong with you, but choosing God’s will— even if it means you will suffer— is something …


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New! This Experience Must Come

 

 

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Posted on: Sunday, August 10, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: This Experience Must Come

 

Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha . . . saw him no more —2 Kings 2:11-12

It is not wrong for you to depend on your “Elijah” for as long as God gives him to you. But remember that the time …


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Friday, August 8, 2014

New! Prayer in the Father's Hearing

 

 

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Posted on: Friday, August 08, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Prayer in the Father’s Hearing

 

Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, ’Father, I thank You that You have heard Me’ —John 11:41

When the Son of God prays, He is mindful and consciously aware of only His Father. God always hears the prayers of His Son, and …


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New! Prayer in the Father's Honor

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Prayer in the Father’s Honor

 

. . . that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God —Luke 1:35

If the Son of God has been born into my human flesh, then am I allowing His holy innocence, simplicity, and oneness with the Father …


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Thursday, August 7, 2014

New! Prayer in the Father's House

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: Prayer in the Father’s House

 

. . . they found Him in the temple . . . . And He said to them, ’. . . Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?’ —Luke 2:46, 49

Our Lord’s childhood was not immaturity waiting to grow into manhood— His childhood is an eternal fact. Am I a holy, innocent child of God …


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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

New! The Cross in Prayer

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Cross in Prayer

 

In that day you will ask in My name . . . —John 16:26

We too often think of the Cross of Christ as something we have to get through, yet we get through for the purpose of getting into


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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

New! The Bewildering Call of God

 

 

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Posted on: Monday, August 04, 2014 10:00 PM
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Subject: The Bewildering Call of God

 

’. . . and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished.’ . . . But they understood none of these things . . . —Luke 18:31, 34

God called Jesus Christ to what seemed absolute disaster. And Jesus Christ called His disciples to see Him put to death, leading every one of …


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Monday, August 4, 2014

New! Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

 

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The text of Psalm 37:4 in white is stretched diagonally from the bottom right to upper left in white. It reads "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Sounds like what we all need. The background image is of a red flower on a vine on my front porch. Kind of dreamy looking and, it has a red background. Copyright © 2014 Fred Ziegler


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New! Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:58 AM
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Subject: Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

The text of Psalm 37:4 in white is stretched diagonally from the bottom right to upper left in white. It reads "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Sounds like what we all need. The background image is of a red flower on a vine on my front porch. Kind of dreamy looking and, it has a red background. Copyright © 2014 Fred Ziegler


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New! Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:58 AM
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Subject: Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

The text of Psalm 37:4 in white is stretched diagonally from the bottom right to upper left in white. It reads "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Sounds like what we all need. The background image is of a red flower on a vine on my front porch. Kind of dreamy looking and, it has a red background. Copyright © 2014 Fred Ziegler


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New! Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:58 AM
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Subject: Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

The text of Psalm 37:4 in white is stretched diagonally from the bottom right to upper left in white. It reads "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Sounds like what we all need. The background image is of a red flower on a vine on my front porch. Kind of dreamy looking and, it has a red background. Copyright © 2014 Fred Ziegler


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New! Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

 

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Posted on: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:58 AM
Author: ScriptureClassics
Subject: Psalm 37:4 Red Background

 

The text of Psalm 37:4 in white is stretched diagonally from the bottom right to upper left in white. It reads "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Sounds like what we all need. The background image is of a red flower on a vine on my front porch. Kind of dreamy looking and, it has a red background. Copyright © 2014 Fred Ziegler


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