"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." (James 3:16) The devil knows that envy and strife destroy relationships and long-term friendships. He is aware that if he can create envy and strife between you and the ones you love, he can ruin those special…
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God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we’re missing it? It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe--the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor--loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We…
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"…for they drank from the Spiritual rock that accompaniedthem, and that rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:4) In your everyday life, whom or what do you seek first and most to fulfill your needs? I am referring to needs that transcend the physical and go deep into one’s heart and…
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The day began as had a hundred others—dreadfully. It was bad enough to be in Judea, but it was hell to spend hot afternoons on a rocky hill supervising the death of pickpockets and rabble rousers. Half the crowd taunted, half cried. The soldiers griped. The priests bossed. It was…
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"Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;you teach me wisdom in the inmost place."(Psalm 51:6) It’s a Big Life you’re called to lead. There’s a Big Dream in your heart, placed there by God himself. You know it’s there, even though, like most of us, you lose track of…
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"Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue." (Psalm 66:16-17) When Moses was 120 years old, he told the people of Israel that he would not…
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“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and strainingtoward what is ahead, I press on….” (Philippians 3:13-14) When I look back over my life, I can see where I’ve missed out on some God-given opportunities. Maybe you are saying the same thing. If so, I want to encourage…
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“But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” (Luke 11:20) In Jesus’ day, some religious people had set parameters around God's personality and abilities. They didn’t like the way Jesus challenged their orthodoxy, so they took every opportunity…
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"Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'O Lord, save me!' The Lord isgracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion." (Psalm 116:4-5) I long to see the Christian family really encourage one another. Perhaps you are dealing with a serious issue. You may feel like you…
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