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Living Free Everyday 4/9/2008
Today's Scripture "People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD
examines their motives." Proverbs 16:2 NLT
Thoughts for Today The Bible tells us that God is our Banner. Are we giving allegiance
to him as our banner? Are we motivated in life by him and all
he represents?
What is the driving force in your life? Your personal relationship
with Christ? Or perhaps you are ...
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Sealed In Him 4/8/2008
SEALED IN HIM
Ephesians 1:13 Having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy
Spirit of promise
After King Saul disobeyed God (1 Samuel 15), we're
told that "the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul,
and an evil spirit from the LORD terrorized him" (1
Samuel 16:14). This is a difficult passage for two reasons.
First, it seems to imply that a person can lose the ...
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Our Daily Homily 4/4/2008
Upon the flesh of man shall it not be poured. - Exodus 30:32
What perpetual references to the work of the Holy Spirit,
under the symbol of the Anointing Oil, meet us in these chapters.
It becomes us to ask ourselves very seriously whether we
lay an equal stress on it in our daily experience. Is it true
of us, as of those to whom the Beloved Apostle wrote, that
the anointing which we ...
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Living For A Greater Cause 4/2/2008
Living for a Greater Cause
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
What does it mean for businesspeople to live for a cause
greater than themselves in our day and time? Jeremiah Lanphier
was a businessman in New York City who asked God to do this
in his life in 1857.
In a small darkened room, in the back of one of New York City's ...
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Getting to know God of Heaven and Earth 3/30/2008
[SIZE 6]When you do the things that God
requires you to do then you start to build a relationship
with Him. You learn may things from Him that you did not know
before. He teaches you in a way man could never teach you.
You have to have faith and trust God of Heaven and Earth.
Believe Him, He will see you through anything you are going
through. He instructs us to repent of our sins ...
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Are You Noah’s Neighbor?? 3/19/2008
“And in the morning, it will be foul weather today; for the
sky is read and lowering. O you hypocrites, you can discern
the face of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the
times?” Matthew 16:3
I have always greatly admired Noah. He tried to please God;
but his neighbors ridiculed him and looked for nothing
more than luxury and ease, allowing such great ...
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Warriors Creed, I Am A Soldier 3/16/2008
I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is
my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare. I
have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience,
tried by adversity, and tested by fire. I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this Army or die in this ...
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Free At Last 3/13/2008
Free at Last
Mary Southerland
Today's Truth
So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay
free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1 (NLT)
Friend to Friend
The story is told of an Indian village that held an annual
bazaar where villagers came to sell the crafts and wares ...
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Soulmates= True Love? 3/7/2008
How I feel about the whole soulmate thing can at times come
and go for me like the seasons. I think when you have a true
and deep feeling of connection with anyone be it male as
in a dating relationship or a female who is a good close friend,
you can be or classify that at as a good soul connection.
To me it's like the birds of a feather, kindred spirit,
cut from the same cloth kind of ...
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What Makes Heaven Heavenly 3/7/2008
What Makes Heaven Heavenly by Max Lucado
You will be you at your best forever. Even now you have your
good moments. Occasional glimpses of your heavenly self.
When you change your baby's diaper, forgive your boss's
temper, tolerate your spouse's moodiness, you display
traces of saintliness. It's the other moments that
sour life. Tongue, sharp as a razor. Moods as unpredictable
as Mount ...
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A JOURNEY WITH ONE 3/6/2008
The Journey With ONE
I write this to those with “ears to hear” AND “RECEIVE”……
This walk with God is definitely a FAITH WALK. It matters
not what name we call HIM by, whether it be God, Jesus, Yeshua,
Yahweh, Creator, Father, , Holy Spirit, Great Spirit,
or the numerous other names HE answers to. HE IS THE CREATOR
OF ALL THINGS. The universe ...
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Living Free Every Day 3/6/2008
Living Free Every Day®
Today's Scripture Fathers, do not irritate and provoke your to anger
[do not exasperate them to resentment], but rear them [tenderly]
in the training and discipline and the counsel and admonition
of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 AMP
Thoughts for Today If guilt from your past failures has driven you away from
disciplining your and holding them responsible
for ...
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The Priority Of Obedience 3/5/2008
The Priority of Obedience -- 1 Samuel 15
Before leaving for work, a father says to his , "Straighten
your room, take out the garbage, and sweep the driveway."
When Dad comes home, the explains his unique approach
to the chore list: "Well, Dad, the garbage can was
only half full. And, I figured nobody would see my room.
But, I cleaned the driveway, just as you said."
How many of ...
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Having A 3/1/2008
Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your
face and laugh when I feel like crying.
Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want
to wear, and smile and say how perfect it is.
Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry
and pick you up and take you to the park to play.
Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the ...
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AN UNLIKELY MESSENGER 2/28/2008
AN UNLIKELY MESSENGER Sarkozy and European Secularism By Chuck Colson
French President Nicholas Sarkozy is an unlikely scourge
of European secularism: He is on his third marriage and
has been called the "playboy president" by
his critics.
But it is what Sarkozy has just said about the role of religion
in French life that has really got his critics up-in-arms.
For more ...
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The Cost Of Broken Covenants? 2/26/2008
The Cost of Broken Covenants
2 Samuel 21:1 During the reign of David, there was a famine for three successive
years; so David sought the face of the Lord.
There was a famine in the land, and David equated that famine
to the blessing or lack of blessing from God. He sought God
to know why there was a famine. The Lord did not take long
to answer: "It is on account of Saul and ...
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THE ARICHBISHOP AND SHARIA 2/25/2008
THE ARCHBISHOP AND SHARIA What Empty Churches Are Made Of By Chuck Colson
There are an estimated 1.6 million Muslims in Great Britain.
By some estimates, more people attend mosque than go to
Anglican churches every week. Judging by recent comments
by the Archbishop of Canterbury, it is easy to see why.
As most of you by now know, Archbishop Rowan William said
in a recent ...
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Walking with God during painful times 2/22/2008
Hi, my ex-husband and I have been divorced for almost a year
now. I was my fault that I insisted on divorcing even he tried
many times to talk me out of it (counseling, praying, even
begging.) My heart was hardened and we signed the paper
on March 2007. Three months later he met a lady and now he's
getting married. About a week ago before I knew of his upcoming
marriage, something struck me ...
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Words For The Week 2/18/2008
Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good! For his mercy endures
forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has
redeemed from the hand of the enemy, And gathered out of
the lands, From the east and the west, From the north and
from the south. Psalms 107:1-3 N.K.J.V.
From the rising of the sun to it's going down the Lords
name is to be praised. Psalms 113:3 N.K.J.V.
Of ...
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BROTHERS BEHIND BARS 2/15/2008
BROTHERS BEHIND BARS Breaking the Cycle of Crime By Mark Earley
Note: This commentary was delivered by PFM President Mark
Earley.
For most Americans, prisoners and their families are an
example of "out of sight, out of mind." But every
once in a while you come across a story that forces you to
look.
One such story recently ran in USA Today. It told the story
of ...
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DESPERATE FOR LOVE 2/14/2008
DESPERATE FOR LOVE The Tragedy of Sexual Trafficking By Chuck Colson
Note: This commentary contains sensitive information
that may not be suitable for .
Tonya was only 12 when she was approached by a man as she walked
down a city street. Over the next few months, his gifts and
compliments impressed her-and soon, she thought she was
in love.
The minute he gained ...
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Get Real 2/13/2008
Get Real Whitney Hopler
Editor's Note: The following is a report on the practical
applications of Mark Sayers' new book, The Trouble
with Paris: Following Jesus in a World of Plastic Promises,
(Thomas Nelson Publishers, 200 .
The couple you see on TV is so much sexier than you and your
spouse. The car advertised in the magazine is so much slicker
than the one you drive. The ...
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Words For The Week 2/11/2008
Therefore, whether you eat or drink , or whatever you do,
do it all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 N.K.J.V.
For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes
and beyond their ability they were freely willing. 2 Corinthians
8:3 N.K.J.V.
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow , of those
in heaven and those on earth and of those under earth, And
that every ...
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What is your definition of love? ? 2/10/2008
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other.
Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your
love for one another will prove to the world that you are
my disciples. John 14:2 NLT
A healthy definition of love is crucial to understanding
the central message of the Bible. According to the Bible,
love is not confined to s-xuality, not is it primarily a
feeling ...
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Surviving Valentines Day, Whether You Are Single Or Not 2/9/2008
As the big day approaches, it is easy to lose perspective
and go into a meltdown mode. Just Remember that Valentines Day is just ONE day out of
the whole year that is 365 days. If you're attached, keep yourself grounded in this
reality and avoid making Valentines the tipping point
of your relationship. If you're single, much as it might seem like the entire
universe is celebrating their ...
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Wisdom From Psalms 2/8/2008
Psalm 17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the
night; though hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am
purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Being a teacher for thirty years teaches you an awful lot.
Ann had seen just about every trick in the book. The minute
her back was turned, would try all kinds of things.
Often she would leave the room for a few ...
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A Clash Of Wills 2/7/2008
by Dennis and Barbara Rainey February 7
A Clash of Wills (Part Two) by Barbara Rainey
Isaiah 41:10 "'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously
look about you, for I am your God.'"
The next two months were hard ones for me. I prayed and I cried
and I read Scripture-falling asleep in the middle of verses.
I told God I would obey and follow Him, but it took a ...
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Adopted By God 2/5/2008
by Dennis and Barbara Rainey February 5
Adopted by God
Ephesians 1:4, 5 Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love
He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ.
I always knew, from this verse in Ephesians, that we have
been "adopted" by God. We did not know Him or
seek Him, ...
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What Day Was It?? 2/2/2008
Over breakfast one morning, a woman said to her husband,
"I'll bet you don't know what day this is."
"Of course I do, " he answered as if he was offended,
and left for the office. At 10:00 a.m., the doorbell rang
and when the woman opened the door, she was handed a box of
a dozen long stemmed red roses. At 1:00 p.m., a foil-wrapped,
two-pound box of her favorite chocolates was delivered.
Later, a ...
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Dancing With God 1/30/2008
When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like
dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything
is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music. One ...
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