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Some invitations in life need to be rejected.
We are either married to Christ or to the world. Which are you?
Is it well with you because your life is firmly built on the solid Rock of Jesus Christ?
Earthly victories are temporary, but there is an eternal one.
Are you really applying what you learned yesterday - to be a shelter to others in need no matter who they are?
Am I serving others in the same way Jesus serves me?
When God speaks, what you do next reveals what you really believe about God.
In order to fully appreciate God's grace we must first understand the nature of our rebellion.
Discouragement can be overcome by focusing on God's promises rather than our expectations.
Don't let the noises of the world plug your ears to the greatest sound you will ever hear.
There is no reason to fear death when you are in Jesus who conquered death.
You may not recognize it yet, but God is working on you. Take time to see what He is doing.
When we choose to reject God's Word as truth we are headed for a crash.
Do you love the Lord Jesus Christ more than you love yourself?
No matter what you are going through, there's five things God is always doing for you.
Is the path of your life straight and smooth? If not, maybe these are the reasons.
We see God at work best when we have a humble spirit.
God is with you in the fire, and He's watching you. He will remove you when His image is refined in you.
It can be easy for us to defend our position when we prioritize personal pleasure over God's truth.
How do we respond to the corruption of sin in our culture, our government, and in people's lives?
Don't fall for a misuse of the term "Christian." Make sure you understand how the Bible defines it.
Our focus on our abilities may actually be limiting our harvest of what we desire.
How do you view life and the pursuit of worth and fulfillment?
No matter what is happening to you, there is hope!
Even when you don't know what's coming, do you trust your heavenly Father enough to thank Him for tomorrow?
Pride leads to destruction, and one place pride lives is in our thought life.
Speak up and shout out the truth of Jesus Christ without fear of that which is weaker.
The joy of salvation will cause us to sing out the praises of the One who saved us.
You can know peace as God knows peace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Sometimes God has to prune us down to a stump in order for new life to sprout up.
God's refining fire is able to burn away everything from your life that hinders the Light of Jesus from being seen in you.
We can learn to trust God more than we trust ourselves.
As followers of Jesus we have the light to bring people out of the darkness. Share it.