Tag: Salvation
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Faith
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) (NKJV 1982) Faith is not blind optimism—it’s trust in God’s character even when circumstances are unclear. Abraham walked by faith when he left his homeland, and Peter stepped out of the boat by faith. Faith anchors us in…
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Hope Born in Bethlehem
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:2) (NKJV) Christmas is more than lights, gifts, and traditions—it is the celebration of hope entering the world.…
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Hope Has a Name
Hope in Scripture is not wishful thinking or vague optimism; it is confident expectation rooted in God’s character and promises. Because God is faithful, His people can speak of a “living hope” that is anchored in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christmas is the celebration that this hope has a name: Immanuel,…
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Hope Arrives in the Dark
Christmas is God’s declaration that hope is not an idea but a Person who stepped into real history. The birth of Jesus announces that light has entered the darkness, and that no darkness—personal, cultural, or spiritual—can overcome Him. At Christmas, God does not ask the world to ignore its pain; He answers that pain with…
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I Want This
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 We have all been shopping and seen things that grab our attention and our mind thinks, “Oh I want this!” Then, our conscience steps in and asks you if you really need this? How…
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Does God Know You?
How many times have you tried to remember someone’s name, but your mind just goes blank? You have seen someone in a television program or in a movie and, you think to yourself, “What is his or her name?” Does that describe you? This happens to me more times than I care to admit, in…
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Gone In A Flash!
Do you remember the old cartoon about Wylie Coyote and how he would zip across your TV screen in a flash? Beep! Beep! Gone in a flash! I used to love that cartoon. Well, to be honest, I still love it whenever I see it. It reminds me so much about how things can happen…
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Almost A Christian?
I know we have all had opportunities to lead others to Christ and find them rejecting the offer. At least, I know I have. When that happens, I’m often reminded of King Agrippa’s response to the Apostle Paul in Acts 26:28 when he said, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian (KJV).“ In fact,…
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I Just Want to be a Blessing
A wish, expression, or gift for the wellbeing of another. It can become an act in favor of the one being blessed. Ezekiel 34:26 says, “I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. And I will cause showers to come down in their season; they will be showers of blessing” (NASB…