Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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July 28 In whom we have redemption..., the forgiveness of sins. — Colossians 1:14

The Guilt Is Gone

Have you ever felt so guilty you couldn’t look someone in the eye? Guilt is tremendously motivating. While the possibility of feeling guilty may not stop us from doing something wrong, once we feel guilty, we’ll do almost anything to avoid being found out. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famed fictitious detective Sherlock Holmes, once played a terrible practical joke. He wrote an unsigned letter and mailed it to twelve... More
July 27 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13

You Can!

Do you dream big dreams for your life? If you were given absolute assurance of success, would you act on those dreams? Well, God has promised us such victory. Read Paul’s claim from Philippians again: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” What an incredible promise! But all too often we talk ourselves out of our dreams with two simple words: “I can’t.” These words of unbelief crush our... More
July 26 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. — 2 Timothy 2:15

Studying Jesus

Someone once wrote out the Constitution of the United States, using longhand to achieve an amazing effect. As you read the document, you see just the words. But if you move back from it, you get another picture—a beautiful portrait of George Washington made by the variation of light and dark pen strokes. It is a magnificent work of art. So it is with the Bible. When we first read it, we may see only stories about seemingly unrelated... More
July 25 ‘For with God nothing will be impossible.’ — Luke 1:37

C.T. Studd

Do you face a difficulty today that seems impossible to resolve? For a bit of encouragement, consider one of God’s choice servants who believed that God would accomplish the impossible for him. C. T. Studd was born in England into great wealth and was educated at Cambridge. While at university, Studd became the premier cricket player in all of Great Britain. He then devoted his life to Christ and the mission field, becoming one of the... More
July 24 …this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. — 1 John 5:4

Victory By Faith

Do you ever feel overcome by the cares of the world? We may often feel on the brink of defeat, but God has destined that we overcome the world . What does “world” mean in this context? It stands for the worldly system under Satan’s rule with all its lust, greed, animosity, and self-centeredness. This world system is antithetical to Christ and must be overcome. But how do we overcome it? Through faith. As a well-known... More
July 23 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? — 1 Cor. 15:55, KJV

Death Swallowed Up

Someone once asked, “Who has not at some time in his life trembled at the thought of death? Who has been able to resist him?” All of our might and wisdom, all of our cunning and power have been to no avail before death’s invincible might. But do you know that the great specter of death that has always clouded the horizon has been vanquished? Do you know that you no longer need fear the grave? Against the heartless... More
July 22 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28

The Alchemy Of God

Have you ever had a rock and wished you could change it into a diamond? Years ago, before the advent of chemistry, a science called alchemy existed, and alchemists had a similar passion: finding a way to transform worthless metals into gold. Of course, they never succeeded. But God is the master alchemist. He has a passion for taking all things and working them for good. Charles Spurgeon tells about one man who had complete faith that... More