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The Simplicity Of The Christian Life

1 Peter 1:8-9 – Though you have not seen Him you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with the glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. THEME OF THE DAY: THE SIMPLICITY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Life is complex. Not because…

Humility: The Foundation For Life And Growth

1 Peter 5:6-11 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same…

In A Nutshell

1 Peter 1:1-2 – Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. THEME OF THE…

The Four Sweetest Words Ever Heard

Mark 2:5 – And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE FOUR SWEETEST WORDS EVER HEARD. Those four words are found at the end of today’s scripture – “your sins are forgiven.” Those words have been called “the music of freedom” and rightly so. Nothing is sweeter to the…

Living The Real Christian Life

Matthew 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” THEME OF THE DAY: LIVING THE REAL CHRISTIAN…

Watch The Road

Proverbs 16:17 – The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. THEME OF THE DAY: WATCH THE ROAD. My wife tells me I am a “gawker” when I drive. I deny it, but I do have a tendency to look around a lot. Don’t be afraid to ride with me. I am safe. My…