Tag: #faith
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Galatians
“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” – Charles Spurgeon. The Letter of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul around AD 48 (late 40’s or early 50’s). Who is the real (Biblical) Jesus? https://jewsforjesus.org/have-you-met-the-real-jesusMatthew Henry’s Bible Commentary: https://classic.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Galatians Dr. Vernon J McGee’s Messages on Galatians: https://www.blueletterbible.org/audio_video/mcgee_j_vernon/Gal/Galatians.cfm C.H. Spurgeon Sermons on Galatians: https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/scripture-index/galatians…
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1 Corinthians 15
This passage from Paul’s letter to the Corinthian Church was written sometime within 5-10 years after Jesus’s Resurrection AD 35-45. ✏️ Matthew Henry Commentary for 1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15 The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now I would remind you, brothers,[a] of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,2 and by which you are…
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His
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5 Ladies, it was a glorious morning! The sun had just risen, the dew was glistening upon the flowers, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee was under my nose. But what blessed my heart the most was catching a glimpse of a tiny, yellow…
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C.H. Spurgeon’s: “Self-Sufficiency Slain”
By Charles Haddon Spurgeon November 11, 1860Scripture: John 15:5From: New Park Street Pulpit Volume 6 “Without me ye can do nothing.” — John 15:5 CONSCIOUS of this truth in my own case, I would earnestly seek the help of God’s Spirit in preaching as in every other spiritual exercise, for, without Him I can…
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Practice These Things
Sisters, we can rejoice and be thankful in the midst of any circumstance, as the sufficiency of Jesus both sustains and holds. Holds our hope, carry’s our burdens, and leads our prayers. When we pray with thankfulness, we are confessing Jesus as Lord of every detail. We can submit our emotions, reasonings, and plans into…
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Test It
Ladies, did you realize that Satan, “The Father of Lies,” (John 8:44) is well-versed regarding scripture? He sure is! This is extremely important to understand! For quoting the Bible doesn’t necessarily equate to correctness nor to worshipping God. According to a recent 2022 poll by Arizona Christian University, only 37% of professing Christian pastors hold…
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His Strength, His Glory
When you wake tomorrow morning (even before you get your coffee),☕️ pause for a moment…take a breath…and then ask yourself one question: Am I focusing on my grip on Christ or Jesus’s grip on me? “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which’s God prepared beforehand, that we should walk…
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Leave it all in His Hands
Over the past few years, our family has been on an wonderful learning adventure regarding plants (Botany). We have gleaned a great deal about God through this extended time of study, and one of those lessons has been witnessing how trees point to His faithful provision. Not only do trees add extraordinary beauty to the…
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Trusting His Plans
When heartbreak visits, the Peace that carries me through comes from one Person: Jesus. We may not understand why certain trials come, but as Spurgeon once encouraged, “when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.” Jesus modeled what trust looks like when placing His life completely into His Father’s Hands. With tears…
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Worn-out
Friends, do you remember the Saturday Night Live Skit, “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley?” 📺 Airing in February of 1991, Al Franken’s character would calmly sit in front of a mirror, put on an optimistic grin, and declare bold words of encouragement to his reflection: The crowd would erupt with laughter… even my friends and…
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Keep Trusting
Feature photo: Harriet Tubman mural in Maryland by Michael Rosato A woman of authentic faith, not to mention unfathomable perseverance, Harriet Tubman repeatedly sacrificed her own comfort and safety for the benefit of others. (Phil 2:3) Her passionate exhortation to “keep going” gives us treasurable insight into her unwavering focus upon freedom. And although spoken…
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At a Crossroads?
Crossroad-moments. We can confidently expect them to be woven into the fabric of our lives…whether we are prepared or not. Health crises that unexpectedly arise; the loss of a job you enjoyed; financial obstacles that constantly loom; the heartbreak of fractured relationships, and the parenting inadequacies we all encounter daily. Despite how seemingly insurmountable some…
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