N O V E M B E R 2 1 “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving …” — Psalm 95:2

The Christian’s Magic Wand

Have you ever wished for a magic wand that could change all the unpleasantness of life into something good? Wouldn’t you love a way to instantly sweep away all the trivial things that accumulate until they drag you down? I believe the Lord has offered us something similar to a magic wand. It can change our outlook on the circumstances surrounding us. What is it? Gratitude. When we feel grateful, our perspectives toward things change.... More

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N O V E M B E R 2 0 “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!” — Psalm 107:1

The Memory Of The Heart

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, and it’s the perfect time for evaluating how often we offer thanks to God. Thanksgiving is “the memory of the heart,” the way we show God that we know Who takes care of us every day of the year. How are you doing in the gratitude department? Have you counted your blessings lately and thanked God for each one? In Luke 17, we read of ten lepers whom Jesus healed. Despite this tremendous... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 9 “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law … Do we then make void the law through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law.” — Romans 3:28, 31

The Ten Commandments For Today

Have you noticed that the Ten Commandments seem to have fallen on hard times lately? This growing rejection of the Commandments comes from anti-Christian groups who want to remove them from public view and even from the churches that falsely teach that the Commandments don’t apply to us today because “we’re under grace.” But consider this. The Creator of the universe descended upon Mount Sinai and gave to us a... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 8 “… that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace …” — Ephesians 2:7

Grace

The more I reflect upon it, the more convinced I am that we can encapsulate the whole essence of the Christian gospel in one single word—grace. What is this “amazing grace”? I have asked many people, and I have yet to meet an unconverted person who understands the concept. Only those who have experienced God’s grace know what it is, and yet many still don’t have words to describe it. Grace is beyond... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 7 “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me with Your generous spirit.” — Psalm 51:12

The Sparkle Of The Soul

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to maintain eye contact with someone, especially someone you don’t know? Perhaps we find this so difficult because it feels so intimate. Some have said that the eye is the window of the soul, so perhaps when someone gazes into our eyes, we feel vulnerable, as if that person can see all our deepest secrets. And perhaps that’s why, when we fall into sin, we can’t maintain eye contact... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 6 “And He said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness …’” — Luke 12:15

Take Heed

Have you ever wanted something so badly that you put yourself in too much debt? Or have you ever fudged a little on your taxes so you could squirrel away some money to buy something for yourself? Think for a moment: What desire fuels these actions? Could it be covetousness? Jesus says, “Beware of covetousness,” which is defined as an “ inordinate desire to have something.” It’s an easy sin to hide, but... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 5 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” — Psalm 116:15

Taking The Fear Out Of Death

Have you ever considered the great contrast between how the unbeliever faces death and how the Christian does? Read these last words of several unbelievers, and contrast them with those of Christians. Mirabeau, unbeliever: “Give me laudanum [a narcotic painkiller used in past centuries] that I may not think of eternity.” David Brainerd, missionary: “I am going into eternity, and it is sweet to me to think of... More

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The Christian’s Magic Wand

The Memory Of The Heart

The Ten Commandments For Today

Grace

The Sparkle Of The Soul

Take Heed

Taking The Fear Out Of Death