God does not reveal himself as limitless in order to limit us. Quite the contrary. He wants to put his heart within us. My friend Christine says it best: “God did not save you to tame you!” God is not looking for people who act like Christians. He wants us…
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Presently, it seems clear that much of the church--many who have trusted Christ--have lost sight of the Kingdom and it must be rediscovered! Jesus came out immediately declaring the need to repent and to receive the Gospel of the Kingdom. "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” and…
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Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect. - Philippians 3:12 I have no doubt as to what God has called me to do with my life. He has called me to preach the Gospel and to help establish the Church in regions of the world that…
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. . . and whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 LIFE Outreach International remains committed to helping people discover life and freedom in Jesus Christ. The ministry’s strength…
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One of the most beautiful cities in the world is Vancouver, British Columbia. In Victoria amid a background of rugged, snow-capped mountains and passing ships in the harbor, you can visit the Butchart Gardens: 55 acres of beauty, a dazzling display of flowers, manicured lawns and perfectly trimmed hedges and…
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Not long ago a chaplain in a federal prison came up with the idea of helping convicts honor their mothers on Mother’s Day. A greeting card company furnished Mother’s Day cards for the prisoners. All an inmate had to do was pick up a card and mail it to his…
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Some of the most important questions you can ask yourself as you pursue wellness are, “How grateful am Ireally? To whom am I grateful? How am I expressing my gratitude?” Prior to my health crisis, I was grateful for many things I had accomplished, acquired and experienced. But gratitude was…
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While many people are making New Year’s resolutions, I’m praying for a supernatural recognition of who believers are in Christ. We are kingdom people—no longer orphans, but sons and daughters of almighty God and members of the family of faith. Together, Christians are the body of Christ – blood-bought, born-again…
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God wants you to be happy. That is a big part of the reason he sent his Son. How do I know this? Because when the angels announced his birth, both to his mother, Mary, and to the shepherds that came to worship him, they said so. In Luke 1:30,…
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The dictionary defines contentment as “the quality or state of being contented,” and contented is defined as “feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation.”1 One of the key ingredients of contentment is accepting the hand dealt to us in life, our place in this world, the people in…
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