“So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.”—1 Thess. 2:8Today I read an update from a missions team that is currently in the Ukraine. Their luggage is lost somewhere on the planet, …
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The Greatest Offering of All
July 16, 2005 Leave a Comment
God, Fair and Balanced
July 7, 2005 Leave a Comment
The world around us does not always value equality. I’m writing this devotional from the sixth floor of a downtown Atlanta Hotel. Here I can order room service and pay an exorbitant fee, have the USA Today at my door each morning, and sleep in a king-size bed. Within a block are people sleeping under …
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In An Eveningtide
June 30, 2005 Leave a Comment
“And it came to pass in an eveningtide that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself… And David sent messengers, and took her.”—2 Samuel 11:2, 4
King David was at the peak of success. He had risen to his greatest …
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He Must Be Everything
June 29, 2005 Leave a Comment
“For to me to live is Christ…”—Philippians 1:21a
What defines your life? What holds the primary interest and attention of your heart? What is it that receives your greatest devotion and determines the direction of your future? Is it Christ? Paul essentially proclaimed, “For my entire life is defined …
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Standing in Confidence
June 23, 2005 Leave a Comment
“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."—2 Timothy 4:18Do you stand in spiritual confidence today? A couple of days ago a young lady stopped by our office to ask for some gas money. After giving her what …
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Learning to Hate (the Right Things)
June 20, 2005 Leave a Comment
“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”—Proverbs 8:13Sin is a bitter enemy. Until we learn to spot it, name it, and hate it, we’ll never overcome it. Learning to hate sin is a matter of agreeing with God about sin – sharing His …
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Quit You Like Men
June 19, 2005 1 Comment
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”—1 Corinthians 16:13I’ve always enjoyed watching baseball but I do believe the sport lacks a significant element today and that is team loyalty. Some of my favorite players were George Brett, Robin Yount, and Cal Ripken, Jr., all of whom …
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Get Some Help
June 17, 2005 Leave a Comment
“Two are better than one… For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth… a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”—Ecclesiastes 4:9-12I will always remember Donny Parrish reading this passage and saying, “A threefold cord: that’s you, a friend, and …
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Overcoming Temptation
June 15, 2005 1 Comment
Temptation. This one word encompasses all of the greatest threats to a consistent and successful Christian walk. Let it be known that you cannot resist temptation. That is, temptation will always be a part of your life. But you can refuse to give into it in the power of Christ.
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The Priceless Woman
June 14, 2005 Leave a Comment
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”—Proverbs 31:10
The author of this great passage of Scripture is no doubt, King Solomon, writing under a pseudonym, King Lemuel. He is relating the advice his own Mother taught him about finding the right woman. There may have been some …
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