Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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April 14 [Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strengthened in faith…and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. — Romans 4:20-21

Fully Persuaded

Are you fully convinced that what God has promised He is able to perform? If you’d like a surefire way to test the strength of your faith, then stretch your wings in the area of stewardship. Tithe as God has commanded, and watch Him perform as He has promised in Scripture. Paul tells us, “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” We need to trust God’s promise, go about our... More
April 13 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. — 2 Thessalonians 3:10

The Bible And Economics

Do you dread going to work or tending house, viewing labor as a curse on your life because of the Fall? Well, it isn’t. Before sin ever touched this earth, God commanded Adam to tend the garden. God created us to have meaningful employment and to earn our keep. And He created a context in which we could live and prosper. God reveals that context in His Word. While the Bible isn’t an economics textbook, it does say a great deal... More
April 12 ...God is love. — 1 John 4:8

Love Restored

In the beginning, God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” As He did so, He made us able to give and receive love in relationships with each other and with Him. He created us in His perfect love. But now we bear few signs of that love. In our sinfulness, we have distorted His kingly nature and have all but destroyed the image of God in us. And with that, we have distorted and destroyed our experience of... More
April 11 For we walk by faith, not by sight. — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Feeling The Faith

Have you ever said to yourself or to someone close to you, “I just don’t feel that I have faith”? Have you ever doubted the steadfastness of your belief in God because you didn’t feel happy or excited about your relationship with Jesus Christ? Many Christians confuse faith with feelings. They think that if they really have faith, they’ll feel certain emotions. But faith isn’t based on feelings. Feelings... More
April 10 Therefore its name is called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth. — Genesis 11:9

The Tower Of Babel

Have you ever visited a foreign land and tried to get directions from a native? Perhaps you?ve felt the relief of finding someone who speaks a tongue you both know. Or perhaps you?ve experienced the uncertainty and confusion of getting nonverbal directions from someone who doesn?t speak your language. All that confusion began with the Tower of Babel. Until the time of the Tower of Babel, all people spoke the same language. Because they... More
April 9 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed. — Luke 5:16

Renewing Our Strength

When was the last time you sat still and stared into space? I’m not talking about the short daydreams that float through your mind during the day. I mean true, relaxed, uninterrupted, peaceful nothingness. Have you had any of that lately? We lead busy lives, and because of our many commitments, we tend to keep going and going. We look for results in everything we do, and if we do something that produces nothing, we view the time spent... More
April 8 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. — Psalm 34:3

Glorify The Lord

The doxology we sing in church summarizes well our true purpose in life: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” The Westminster Catechism says that our chief end in life is to “glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Do you ever wonder how you can glorify God? First, we honor God by giving Him the praise... More