Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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March 10 ‘But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We will not have this man to reign over us.” ’ — Luke 19:14

Crown Him Lord Of All

Have you ever played a part in this scenario: You’re having a rational discussion with someone when the subject of Christianity arises. All of a sudden, this person spouts nonsensical arguments in favor of rejecting Christ outright. Do you ever wonder why the subject of Christianity makes the most rational people irrational? Why do so many reject Jesus Christ? Arguments against Christ seem to fly out of the human heart like bats out... More
March 9 ‘But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him…’ — Deuteronomy 3:28

Encouragers

Have you ever had someone encourage you when you felt low or defeated? Remember how that encouragement rejuvenated you, giving you a fresh desire to persevere? Nothing could uplift us more than the encouragement of a friend or loved one. Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul. Having run two miles, a person may need to pause to catch his or her breath before running another two. Similarly, a person facing a formidable task or even the... More
March 8 Pursue…holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. — Hebrews 12:14

Purity

Do you ever wonder how historians of the future will characterize the age in which we live? Will they call it the information age? the nuclear age? the technological age? the space age? I’d like to suggest a term, but you probably won’t feel proud of it. I think we live in a dirty age. Despite the ways agencies fight the air and water pollution that threaten our environment, we live in a dirty world. But I’m not talking... More
March 7 …And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. — 1 John 5:4

The Triumphs Of Faith

Everyone wants to win in the game of life. Yet, as we look about this world, we see many losers, people who lose more often then they win, many who are victims and not conquerors. Many fall vastly short of any and all hopes they had for life. Perhaps you know someone who has reached for his or her dreams but fallen on hard times in the process. What is the secret to victory in life? There are varying theories. Some believe that education is... More
March 6 ‘Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come everlasting life.’ — Luke 18:29-30

Many Times More

When the Lord asks us to follow Him, He doesn’t promise an easy nor simple life. In fact, He often calls us to give up something or someone for the sake of the gospel. Perhaps you’ve had to let go of a cherished dream or a relationship to follow Christ. Whatever God asks us to give up, we never make those sacrifices in vain. God always repays us “many times more,” not because He owes us anything, but because of His... More
March 5 ‘…Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God…’ — Hebrews 10:9

Thy Will Be Done

Many people today seem to live in frustration, anxiety, fear, and disappointment. They endure a wearying struggle, often in vain, leading to dissatisfaction. Does this sound like your life? If so, maybe you need to discover the joy of praying to God, “Thy will be done.” These words crossed Jesus’ lips often. He said, “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me.” And... More
March 4 So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. — Psalm 90:12

Make The Most Out Of Life

Are you getting everything you want from life? Or do the days slip by too quickly for you to meet your responsibilities, let alone reach for your dreams? If we’re going to make the most of our lives, we have to get the whole concept of life into the proper focus and perspective. We need to view life as God does, because as humans, our perspective on life is upside down! The Bible tells us two things about life. A number of biblical... More