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Use what the Enemy has given you as an arsenal for the cause of Christ."
Susan Van Volkenburgh
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Press Toward the GoalPhilippians chapter three brings us a final word from Paul. Here the apostle exhorts us to rejoice in the Lord.
Then, a warning…beware of dogs, of evil doers, and the mutilation. (verse 2) Dogs devour – in ancient Israel, dogs were not considered cute little pets, but scavengers that prey on the weak. As Christians, Paul implores us to watch out for... |
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Finding Joy in the Absence of HappinessHappiness…People are always looking for happiness. But happiness is fleeting. Happiness is conditional. It is in response to what is occurring in our lives that makes us happy. Let’s face it, sometimes there is nothing to be happy about.
Joy is what we should seek. Joy comes from... |
A Good WorkI was reading in Philippians chapter one this morning when I found a jewel hidden within Paul’s greeting. While the Apostle is informing the Church at Philippi that he is always remembering them in prayer, he states that he is “confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (verse 6)
Now stop and think what... |
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The Seduction of WordsWords, words, words… I have a love affair with words.
Words are descriptive, specific, and waiting to be used. You do not have to be a erudite, or a philologist, to appreciate a broad vocabulary. Words are available for everyone. Each word has a unique meaning: some general, and some, are ... |
Living Hope It has been over twenty-two years since I lost my father on September 11. You would think this would be easier, but it isn’t. The trauma of that terrible day plagues me still. I imagine, it always will.
Yet, as I was reading in the book of Genesis, I found myself... |
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