[…] What You Can Today Paul describes life in Christ. He explains how God grants us both the grace of energy and opportunity every day (cf., Gal 5:13 -6:10). We each share twenty–four hours each day. Notice how he ends this section: 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we […]
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[…] Here are 21 ways God is sovereign over the environment. Let this encourage your heart and strengthen your faith. He created and controls the seasons (Genesis 1:14; Psalm 74:16 -17; Psalm 104:19). He raises the sun every morning (Psalm 104:19). He created, named, and leads the stars (Psalm 147:4; Job 38:32–33). He causes the wind to blow (Exodus 14:21; Job […]
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[…] to talk not text. I once heard Sam Crabtree, who wrote one of my favorite books “Practicing Affirmation”, say that he had thought of writing a follow -up volume about “Practicing Correction”. But he said that if he did so, it would need to be a much longer book. This is because Sam realizes […]
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[…] verses, there are three primary reasons why the church and the world need missions. Because Jesus must be lifted up for belief (John 3:14–15) To this Old Testament expert, Jesus refers him to the story of Moses (Num 21:4–9). The children of Israel complained against God and Moses. God sent poisonous snakes to judge […]
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[…] the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went out full, and the Lord has brought me home again empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has testified against me, and the Almighty has afflicted me?” (Ruth 1:20–21) The same Naomi who had determined that God dealt bitterly with her, had testified against her, […]
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