Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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O C T O B E R 2 2 “… And the people were restrained from bringing [any more], for the material they had was sufficient for all the work to be done—indeed too much.” — Exodus 36:6–7

Willing And Joyful

Some people complain when pastors bring up the issue of money. They seem to forget that churches need money to expand. On the other hand, have you ever heard any pastor say, “Look, folks, we appreciate your generosity, but we already have too much?” I doubt it, but that actually happened one time with Moses and the Israelites. The Israelites had come together to build the first sanctuary for the true and living God. The Bible... More
O C T O B E R 2 1 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” — Philippians 4:6

A Relationship Of Trust

The whole Christian life begins with trusting God for something. It begins with trusting God for our salvation, just as the Israelites had to trust God for their deliverance from Egypt. When we believe and trust Christ, He applies His blood to our hearts, and we are redeemed. Having received that gift of salvation through grace by faith, we have crossed the Red Sea and have entered into the life of Christ. At this point many people expect... More
O C T O B E R 2 0 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you …” — Acts 1:8

God’s Power In Our Lives

Have you ever looked at a challenge and thought you just didn’t have the power to overcome it? Maybe you face such a challenge today. If so, do you realize that you have incredible power available to you through the Holy Spirit? Perhaps you know this hymn: “I link my earthly feebleness to Thy almighty power.” These words explain the great claim Christianity makes—that God links us feeble human beings to His divine... More
O C T O B E R 1 9 “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” — Psalm 16:11

Living Joyously

Do you know something that grieves me? I grieve that the world has believed the lie that God is mean and narrow, a killjoy who thwarts our happiness. And even more tragic is that many Christians have succumbed to this lie. Many walk around with sad countenances and sorrowful attitudes. What picture of Christianity does this present to the world? Have you believed the lie? Do you worry about having “too much fun,” afraid that if... More
O C T O B E R 1 8 “… The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17

Living By Faith

Do you want to know the secret of successful living? God wants to teach it to you. He wants you to know that you can trust Him for everything that happens in this world and in the world to come. Do you trust God to take care of today and for that day when you shall see Him face to face? Many people find life overwhelming. They look down the road of their lives and fear all sorts of impending disasters and tragedies, believing that nothing... More
O C T O B E R 1 7 “Yet man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward.” — Job 5:7

When Trouble Comes

“You’re in trouble.” If you’re a living, breathing human being (and if you can read this, I assume you are), those words apply to you. We don’t like this fact of life, but we just can’t escape trouble. Because we live in a sinful world, we can expect it. But though we can’t avoid trouble, we can determine how we’ll handle it. In fact, our lives are shaped, to a large extent, by how we deal with... More
O C T O B E R 1 6 “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” — John 17:3

How Can We Know God?

Do you yearn to know God? Do you long for a special relationship with the Father, the intimate knowing that comes from interacting with Him as His child? The stronger we grow as Christians, the closer we grow to God. As the New Testament says, we “grow in grace, and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” But how do we get to know God better? First, we spend time with Him. Every relationship grows with time and... More