Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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F E B R U A R Y 2 1 “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3

Call On Me

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 “But the day of the Lord will come . . . and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.” — 2 Peter 3:10

Safety In The Midst of Danger

When life hands us difficult circumstances and dangerous situations, we all need safe hiding places. When you face the fire, where do you go to seek rescue? A whole host of dangers lie in life’s path, and at any time those dangers can threaten to overtake us. Many say we have a multitude of places to seek safety from life’s challenges, but truly we have only one—Jesus Christ. Consider the early pioneers who traveled... More
F E B R U A R Y 1 9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9

Amazing Grace

If we likened Scripture passages to mountain ranges, I think “by grace are you saved” would be the Himalayas. This passage towers above all others because it contains the highest Biblical truth—by God’s grace we are saved. The apostle Paul said that among faith, hope, and love, the greatest is love. If Paul had included grace in the list, I have a feeling grace would have topped the list. But Paul didn’t include... More
F E B R U A R Y 1 8 “Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, ‘Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you [Paul].’” — Acts 24:25

Procrastination

Do you ever put off things until tomorrow? Do you wait for the perfect time and conditions before undertaking a challenge? Many people procrastinate. The word “procrastination” comes from two Latin words that, combined, mean “toward tomorrow.” When we procrastinate, we look toward tomorrow, counting on it as a better day to face problems and difficult situations. Mark Twain once quipped, “Never put off till... More
F E B R U A R Y 1 7 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” — Romans 12:21

Overcome Evil With Good

Have you ever felt so mad at someone that you couldn’t see straight? In the midst of many conflicts, you can’t talk with the person who angered you, or else you’d end up saying something you know you shouldn’t. On the other hand, you can’t stop thinking about that person’s offense against you. So you end up replaying the situation over and over in your mind like a broken record. I know the feeling, but... More
F E B R U A R Y 1 6 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9

When Tempted To Quit

When you think of Abraham Lincoln, what qualities come to your mind? Compassion? Concern for the disenfranchised? Humor? While all those characteristics apply, I think if we really knew Lincoln, we’d find that the overriding quality of his character was perseverance. Believe it or not, Abraham Lincoln was a failure. In almost every area of his life, he experienced defeat. As a young man, Lincoln ran for the state legislature and lost... More
F E B R U A R Y 1 5 “And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” — Genesis 2:18

The Single Life: Heaven Or Hell?

When God designed the human race, He made us male and female. He recognized that it was not good for Adam to be alone, that Adam needed a companion. (If Adam had been alone, you and I wouldn’t be here.) But God’s provision of a mate to Adam doesn’t mean that every mature Christian should marry. Unfortunately, our society views singleness as a sign of immaturity and incompleteness. As our culture sees it, if a person is... More