The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: "Salvation must be everything or... - 0 views
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IN Too on 04 Jul 10If Salvation is to achieve its work in us, then it must be everything to us.
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Melting Points and Acid Tests « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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We keep fighting temptation, because intensely hot and intensively corrosive environments are necessary to produce true diamonds and true saints.
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats: "Do I value others enough to put thei... - 0 views
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Love is neither theoretical nor abstract. The lover pays a price to love the loved. Jesus gave His life and thereby proved His love for us. He didn't, and indeed couldn't, just stay in Heaven and wish us into salvation; a price had to be paid. We too must be willing to pay any price to love our brethren; because each person has value and that value is the Blood of Christ, for that is the price He paid for each man, each woman.
Measuring Up. « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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To measure up, we must exercise all the faith God has given us. If you have been given the faith to move mountains, then move them around… If you have the faith to sweep the church, don't settle for sweeping a pew. If you have the faith to witness to many, don't settle for telling a few… God expects us to… attain our full faith potential.
Reflections in Nehemiah: Finding Comfort in a Crisis « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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Jehovah comforts whom Jehovah enlightens.
In Danger? Don Deer Feet! « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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So as we go about our lives, making decisions about finances, health, relationships, employment, education and family (to name a few) let us call on our God, let us seek His face, let us search out His will. Life is a struggle and we can't see all the dangers ahead; it is difficult to know what choices to make. Truly, we have no hope of surviving on our own. But God is faithful: if we live by faith He will make our feet like hinds' feet so that our steps are assured and we can escape to safety. If we trust in God, He will make our feet surefooted so that we can escape the wiles of the devil.
Miracles of Jesus: The Ten Lepers: "It takes more faith to give your life to ... - 0 views
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When Jesus is our Master, we focus on how we can glorify Him, not on how He can satisfy us.
Miracles of Jesus: The Blind Man from Bethsaida « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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Only as transformation (i.e., sanctification) takes place can we start to prove (know with certainty) the will of God. Without transformation/sanctification we cannot know God's will. And so we stumble, taking uncertain steps in life: never quite sure what we are about, or what to do or where to go and how to get there. We have the Light but not the Sight.
Immortal, Invisible, God ONLY Wise « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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God's wisdom and knowledge are infinite; the decisions of Almighty God cannot be rationalized by mere man. Who knows enough to argue with God? Who is wise enough to give God counsel?
The Parable of the Talents: "We are NOT saved by works, BUT we are saved to d... - 0 views
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Salvation is NOT gained by works.. But works testify that salvation HAS taken place… "Faith without works is dead".
History has no Slaves « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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Though we can, and often do, suffer (poverty, war, alienation) for the sins of our ancestors, we are JUDGED for our own sins. We are not slaves to our History. We can make our own choices and we can choose righteousness that comes through faith in Jesus Christ.
Get your IN-Right to be Downright Upright « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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It is quite revealing to compare how much time, effort and money we spend on our outward appearance versus our heart (inward appearance). Think of how much is spent each day on preparing clothes, hair, skin, diet and physique. So much time, so much effort, so much money spent just to look good enough for those around us. How does it compare to the time and effort spent in preparing our hearts for God?
Redemption (Part 2): Garbage in, Garbage Out « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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To experience God's Redemption we must relinquish our worldview/value-system and accept God's instead.
Redemption (Part 1): LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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No one comes to God before first recognizing that he/she is separated from God...
Anger Management « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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…Anger management takes practice and deliberate effort. However, we should always remember that God is on OUR side. As we develop the habit of constantly communicating with Him, as we practice seeking His will in everything, as we learn to live within His hedge of protection, we will gradually learn how to draw strength from Him when we are sorely aggravated. We CAN win the battle…
Redemption (Part 3): Disobedience Disables. « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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If we are ever to live victorious Christian lives, we must first seriously seek to live obedient sacrificial lives. It's not more 'churching', it's not louder singing, it's not even better preaching that's going to transform us. We will be transformed when we "offer ourselves as living sacrifices" to God (Romans 12:1-2): when we sacrifice our will to live in obedience to His will.
One Bible = One Belief: The Dilemma of Biblical Authenticity « Reflections in... - 0 views
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Salvation requires faith in the true God, the God described by the authentic Scripture. If we do not believe in the God of the Scripture, then we are not saved by the God of the Scripture. Every god defines his/her/its own terms of salvation. The God of the pure unabridged Scriptures defines His terms too. If we do not like His salvation plan, we are free to construct our own god from the parts of the scripture we find convenient to our lifestyle and philosophy. But, make no mistake, that god is NOT the God of the Bible.
Today: A Day to Rejoice in the Lord: Today « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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If you are facing loneliness or pain as once again you pick up your burden, you can draw on the Lord's resources and be a living testimony of His all-sufficiency. If you're filled with thanksgiving and praise, you can tell others of God's goodness.
Be Still… « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.Selah. ~Psalm 46:1-3
Redemption (Part 4): Knowledge [of God] is Power! « Reflections in the WORD - 0 views
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We CAN overcome sin by continually submitting our will to God's authority, by studying, memorizing and frequently contemplating God's Word, so that it can transform us by replacing our human desires with Godly desires. Then God's will and God's plan will consummate in us to produce righteousness to the Glory of God.
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