Jul 16
2017
Cultural Collision Coming
There is no place for both the true God of heaven and earth and the idols of humankind. The gospel and popular culture are on a collision course.
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Keep ReadingJul 16
2017
There is no place for both the true God of heaven and earth and the idols of humankind. The gospel and popular culture are on a collision course.
Jul 15
2017
God’s children have special access to Him in prayer. But do you know that He delights in those who are His and who come to Him with their requests?
Jul 14
2017
The Christian church spread widely and rapidly in the First Century. Do you know why? It can happen again if we follow the Apostles' example.
Jul 13
2017
Final divine judgment is not a popular topic today. Might that explain why we struggle to find meaning and purpose in life?
Jul 12
2017
God, who knows the hearts of all, is near to those who seek Him, even when His will for them may include trials and suffering.
Jul 11
2017
Those who know the Lord God of heaven and earth have joy and peace unaffected by their outward circumstances because their confidence is in Him alone.
Jul 10
2017
God is sovereign over salvation. He uses means, such as gospel preaching but also works directly opening the hearts of His own so they hear and believe.
Jul 9
2017
God works in and through people who are imperfect to accomplish His purposes and plans perfectly. If you are His, He has plans to use you warts and all.
Jul 8
2017
It is good and instructive to keep silence before God, to listen to His Word, and to observe His mighty acts. Today we meet some who learned this truth.
Jul 7
2017
Does the biblical claim that God is our Creator to Whom we owe our lives and praise thrill you or irritate you? Stop and consider who and what we are.