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Tag Archives: sin
Self-examination; March 15, 2023
Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, being quiet, fearing God, honesty before God, loneliness, resisting the devil, self-deception, sin, the Holy Spirit, weakness
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Stubborn Faith; March 14, 2023
Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. There are different kinds of faith, or at least different manifestations of faith. Job’s faith was a grit-your-teeth-and-dig-in-your-heels kind … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, innocence, Job, joy, optimism, peace, sin, stubborn faith, suffering, troubles
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Following God; March 11, 2023
2 Kings 17:15 They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. I was struck by this wording in the NIV, and when I read the Japanese it was essentially identical. We often say things like, “You are what you eat,” … Continue reading
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Tagged following God, God's guidance, ignoring God, pleasing God, sin, temptation, trusting God
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Confession of sins; February 21, 2023
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. This is another of the Scriptures I heard repeatedly when … Continue reading
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Tagged Asbury, cleansing, confession, forgiveness, healing, honesty, prayer, revival, righteousness, sin, the Holy Spirit
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Thinking; February 9, 2023
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. The whole letter to the Philippians is so loving, joyful, … Continue reading
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Tagged being proactive, click bait, filters, habits, negativity, news, positivity, sin, temptation, the Holy Spirit, thoughts
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Speaking Truth; February 2, 2023
Gal 4:16 Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? This jumped out at me because it is such a common problem these days. People lose their jobs from stating simple truths of biology! Jesus said of … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute honesty, enemies, fellowship, lifestyle, light, love, psychology, seeking God, sin, spiritual pride, the devil's lies, truth, woke
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Christian Living; January 31, 2023
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This isn’t a condemnation, but rather a strong encouragement. At the same … Continue reading
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Tagged being witnesses, children of God, click bait, holiness, lifestyle, purity, resisting the devil, sin, submitting to god, temptation
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Forgiveness; January 29, 2023
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven–if there was anything to forgive–I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, forgiveness, forgiving, ministry in Japan, sin, spiritual authority, spiritual warfare
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Conscience; January 13, 2023
Acts 2:23 “This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.” For once, I am writing on a … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, conscience, Dennis Prager, guilt, humility, obedience to God, pride, responsibility, self-justification, sin, spiritual growth
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God’s Plans; January 6, 2023
Luke 19:41-42 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes. God’s plans, … Continue reading
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Tagged character, faith, God's plans, mysteries, sin, spiritual growth, tears, trials, trusting God, understanding, victory, weeping
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