For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. — 1 Corinthians 15:22 The family of Harry Bliss surely had no clue that their mourning would inaugurate a tide of death rarely seen before in human history. The year was 1899 in New York City, and Harry was the very […]
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. — Romans 15:13 A missionary arrived in a small Chinese town where she would begin her ministry. As soon as she stepped off the […]
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Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. — James 5:16 The scene was the San Diego Superior Court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery, and the final witness had been brought up to […]
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32 It’s hard to imagine that around 200 years ago, Christmas in Great Britain had almost become extinct. One reason could be that unemployment and hunger were widespread during these days. In fact, The Times newspaper didn’t […]
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be free in Christ?
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. — Galatians 5:1 A little boy had fallen ill and stayed home from school one afternoon. His mother was concerned he’d get behind, so she taught him the lesson […]
Read MoreOvercoming the lure of worldly things
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. — Colossians 3:1-3 One day a mother was […]
Read MoreBelieving in God’s abundance
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. — Ephesians 3:20-21 A missionary in Mexico told about a […]
Read MoreHow strong is your spiritual foundation?
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, […]
Read MoreCultivating a thankful heart
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:15 Pastor Warren Wiersbe tells the story about a ministerial student named Edward Spencer. He lived in Evanston, Illinois, and was part of a lifesaving squad on the banks of Lake […]
Read MoreWhat to do when you feel forgotten
What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? — Psalm 8:4 A man from the city was visiting relatives out on a farm. He watched as his uncle whistled at his dog and his dog herded cattle into the corral. Then, the dog latched the gate with […]
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