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7/26/2010
  Run Hard After Christ
  Why does it seem that so few Christians are serious about their faith?
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7/19/2010
  The benefits of affliction
  “Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New.” – Francis Bacon
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7/12/2010
  Why do people fall away from God?
  Here are some passages which give us warnings not to fall away from our Lord, and reasons why some people do.
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7/5/2010
  Should I use the King James Version of the Bible only?
  Many modern translations seem to be 'watered down'. Does this mean I should only use the KJV?
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6/28/2010
  Be Quick To Apologize
  Apologies are ego-killers, and great reconcilers.
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6/21/2010
  Prophesy to one another
  In the new covenant, we must always prophesy to our brothers and sisters. This doesn't mean we must predict the future.
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6/14/2010
  An indicator that you love the world
  One characteristic of people who love money and the their possessions is that they stress because of them.
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6/7/2010
  Abiding in the Lord
  Take the example of how a branch lives in a tree as an example of how a Christian must live in the Lord.
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5/31/2010
  Pleasing God
  What does God look at in our lives to determine if we are pleasing Him?
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5/24/2010
  Rejoicing in the Lord Keeps You From Falling
  Let the main joy and delight of your life be only in Christ Himself.
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5/17/2010
  Submit to Authority
  No person in the world has power over you except that which God has given them.
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5/10/2010
  The goal of faith and prayer
  The gospel is not "Come to Jesus so that you can get something for yourself."
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5/3/2010
  Love of God the motive of sacrifice
  It’s a sin when we give or sacrifice to God only because we expect something in return.
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4/26/2010
  Pray without Ceasing
  If your hunger for God does not cease, neither will your prayer cease.
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4/19/2010
  Christian doctrinal argument
  Too often Christian discussion about the bible sounds like a debate of wordly politicians.
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4/12/2010
  What does a successful life look like?
  Five minutes after you die you'll know what success is. We must get caught up with the pursuit of Christ rather than the "pursuit of happiness."
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4/5/2010
  Missed Blessings
  The angels in Heaven must be shocked at the mountain of blessings left unredeemed simply because God’s children do not ask for them.
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3/29/2010
  Don’t depend on other people to seek God for you
  We must never rely on other people to determine the quality of our walk with God. If Noah had done this, we would not be here today.
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3/22/2010
  Christian Priorities
  Some things in the Christian life are more important than others.
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3/15/2010
  The Greatest Reward in Heaven
  What is the greatest reward in Heaven? What what is the highest joy/pleasure that any person can have?
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3/8/2010
  Be a peacemaker
  The opposite of a “peacemaker” is a “fighter.” A peacemaker is one who possesses godly wisdom to seek peace (not revenge) when being attacked.
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3/1/2010
  Keep your friends
  Be slow in choosing a friend, and slower in changing. Don't forsake your good Christian friends or let them fall out of touch.
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2/22/2010
  Dying to Self
  Dying to self means giving up your desires. I have desires for myself, but I’m not angry if they are withheld. Like Job we say, “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord”
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2/15/2010
  Getting serious about the Christian life
  We must take our Christian life seriously. This means that we put tremendous care into the quality of our walk with God and consider it more important than anything else.
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2/8/2010
  Slavery vs Slipping
  There’s a difference between slavery to sin and slipping into sin. The sins that we slip into we must watch against, and the sins that we are slaves to we must war against.
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2/1/2010
  Salvation is a process
  Did you know that salvation is a process? It's God's process of removing sin from our lives. In the past we have been forgiven. In the future we will be fully delivered. Our job right now is to overcome.
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1/25/2010
  Encourage one another
  There are two types of servants of God – those who work to please the Lord, and those who work to gain a reputation for themselves. The Lord can do great things through those who don't care who gets the credit.
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1/18/2010
  John 8:6 - Private meditation in the midst of public chaos
  If you want to be like Jesus, then you too should meditate on the things of God often and pray in short spurts throughout the day, whether you’re alone, or surrounded by noise and disarray. Peace doesn't come from yoga or a spa treatment, it comes from the Holy Spirit.
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1/11/2010
  How do I know that God exists?
  This devotion lists several undeniable facts which prove the existence of God. These strengthen our faith and give us tools for evangelism.
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1/4/2010
  Finding God's will
  What are some of the usual ways that God speaks to us? How can I find God's will for my situation? I'm willing to do whatever He wants me to do, if I only knew what it was!
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12/28/2009
  Love your enemies
  If you want the Lord Himself to call you a man or a woman after God’s own heart then you have to love your enemies.
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12/21/2009
  Did Jesus suffer in Hell after He died on the cross?
  The belief that Jesus had to suffer in Hell for three days after dying on the cross is a colossal false doctrine which says that the cross was not enough.
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12/14/2009
  The Dangers of Comfort, Ease and Prosperity
  If you are poor and going through hardship, be thankful. If you are rich and comfortable, be careful.
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12/7/2009
  Visible examples of godliness
  The best writers in the world don’t just tell their readers a story, they show them. The best Christians in the world don't just tell the world of the goodness and power of God… they show them.
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11/30/2009
  Why do I need to be baptized?
  This devotion is for those professing believers who have neglected God’s privilege and command of baptism. If you have the means to be baptized, you have the command.
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11/23/2009
  Do everything without complaining
  God gives us everything we need to have, a million things we want to have, yet we still complain about the one thing we don’t have.
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11/16/2009
  Seek the Lord with all your heart
  Seek the Lord with all your heart. Get away and spend time alone with Him. Pray, Praise, Serve, Read, Meditate, and Work at seeking the Lord! For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened.
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11/9/2009
  The Trinity - Is Jesus God?
  An important understanding of the Trinity answers questions about Jesus such as, "should we pray to Jesus?", and "should we worship Jesus?" If Jesus Christ is not God, then praying to Him and worshiping Him are idolatry! But if He is God, then Christianity is the one and only religion that worships in Spirit and in truth.
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11/2/2009
  Christian Money Management
  With regard to money: We are stewards. Deny yourself. Learn contentment. Give joyfully. Support the Lord's work. Don't chase after money. Beware of stinginess. Pay off your debt. Stay out of debt. Save.
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10/26/2009
  The Value of the Gospel
  I can tell you the cost of a bible in two words, but in a lifetime I cannot express value of its contents.
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10/19/2009
  Why can't I see God?
  Why is it that the Lord doesn’t speak audibly to me or show Himself visibly to me?
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10/12/2009
  Two Types Of Ministry - Planting and Watering
  There are two types of ministry that God has given to His children to carry out. The first type is the type of ministry to those outside of the church - this is planting. The second type is ministry to those inside the church – this is watering.
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10/5/2009
  Friendship and Fellowship
  Jesus was indeed a friend of sinners… but he had fellowship with the disciples. Friendship and fellowship are not the same. You’ve got to know the difference between the two. Otherwise you’ll find yourself running around with the world, doing what they do, thinking like they think and seeking after what they seek.
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9/28/2009
  Meditate on God's word
  Meditating on the scripture is like eating the meat and bread. Skimming over it is like eating cotton candy - you will take in much but there will be little nourishment. When you meditate deeply on scripture God will reveal His wisdom to you. You can tap into the same source of wisdom that created the universe.
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9/21/2009
  How to tell a prosperity preacher
  A prosperity preacher is one who claims to be a Christian, but whose teaching focuses on man’s happiness and prosperity in this life. We must warn against these mammon worshippers that call themselves Christians as a doctor warns against a deadly poison advertised as a medicine. Spread the word… this false gospel is spreading like wildfire.
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  Why didn't Jesus baptize?
  Why did Jesus not baptize people Himself? There is a wonderful answer to this question that gives us great encouragement as the Lord’s servants.
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  Take heed lest you fall
  Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. An inch of carelessness can make a thousand miles of difference.
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  Christian Boredom
  Boredom is the most understated trial of a believer’s life. If Satan can’t cause you to fall back, he’ll at least attempt to keep you from going forward.
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  It's Now or Never - death ends all opportunity
  Time is ending quickly. Yesterday is gone and cannot be redeemed. The old idle times we’ve wasted in useless recreation will never be brought back to us. Likewise, tomorrow is not guaranteed. All you have is now.
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  It's better to marry than to burn
  Paul was not married and said that it is better to remain single, yet this call is not for everybody. Two verses later he says that it is better to marry than to burn. A Christian is not commanded one way or the other to marry. This means we have liberty.
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  The natural man cannot understand the things of God
  The immature believer can get very angry when the world doesn’t take his message seriously. Remember that this is the nature of the world.
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  Seriousness of Sin
  The seriousness of a crime is measured by whom it is committed against. The smallest sin committed against an infinite God is an infinite sin worthy of death. There's no room for boasting or pride. Even the greatest Christian must see himself as the worst sinner.
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  Paul's Humility
  It took time for Paul to mature in the area of humility... but see how fast Paul matured! In 5 years a true disciple of Christ will progress more than the average church-goer will progress in their whole life.
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  Redeem the time
  If you want to be like Jesus, redeem the time. Our Lord made the most of each day and didn't spend it idle.
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  Christian Self Examination
  Nothing gives more bang for your buck than self-examination. It can greatly help you to improve as a Christian in every area of life, and it doesn’t cost a dime.
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  Running the Christian Race
  If an Olympic athlete can train this hard for a tiny gold medal and 15 minutes of fame, why cannot the believer labor even a fraction as much for his Savior, and the salvation of the perishing world? Take Paul’s advice and get serious about running the Christian race. Run the race as if only one person was to win, and that person was you.
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  He must increase and I must decrease
  Why didn’t John join Jesus in His ministry? Couldn’t the two of them gone out and accomplished so much? The reason why is found here : Joh 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
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  To live is Christ, to die is gain
  As David sliced off the head of Goliath with his own sword, our Lord Jesus defeated death with death! Now all of the lovers of our Father in Heaven and His Son Jesus no longer fear death but on the contrary, we rejoice and eagerly await the future. "For me to live is Christ, to die is gain"
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  Love the Lord your God with all your heart
  Any man who doesn't love Jesus has no business spending eternity with Him. Out of the multitude of people I've met, very few really have a problem with Christ. They're simply too careless or lazy to seek Him out. What a sad story for them.
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  God allows us to suffer so we can comfort others
  The best counselors for helping those who are suffering are the ones that have been there themselves.
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  Despairing even of life
  When those moments of despair arise where you are “despaired even of life,” put your trust in the Lord and remember the future promises.
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  Zeal is contagious
  Zeal is like fire: it shines brightly, burns hot, spreads quickly, and is hard to stop when enough is kindled
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  The book of remembrance - talk about Jesus
  God takes special notice of every person who talks good things about Him in their conversation and He will write that persons name in a book of remembrance. Desire not only to have your name written in the book of life, but also in the book of remembrance!
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  Quiet time with God
  While everyone else went to go home, Jesus went to the mountain to spend time alone with God. Everybody else is retired to bed, but the mature Christian is up praying.
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  Depending on God alone
  You cannot depend on other people for your spiritual well-being.
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  Prayer and Devotion
  "One hour with God infinitely exceeds all the pleasures and delights of this lower world." Prayer is primarily for devotion, then for requests.
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  Sweet smelling sacrifices
  Our Lord is not some tyrant demanding people to be ascetics and go hungry and give until they're in the poor house. No! He's pleased when people give from their heart, whether it's a little, or much.
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  Be swift to hear, and slow to speak
  If you say everything, you say nothing. Be one of those people who speaks little, thinks much, and shares only jewels of wisdom with people... not every muddy pebble.
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  How To Memorize Scripture
  The disciples needed to remember what Jesus said. So much anxiety, fear, and perplexing can be saved when we simply remember what Jesus spoke to us; the promises we have in God’s word. One way to store those words in your heart is by memorizing scripture.
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  Satan's Devices
  A good book to read on the subject of Satan’s tactics is Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by the puritan Thomas Brooks. In it he lists the ways that Satan lures people into sin, and the methods to overcome them.
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