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Tag Archives: spiritual growth
More Training; January 10, 2026
Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, depending on God, discipline, faith, God, gratitude, Jesus, mistakes, obedience, perfection, spiritual growth, successful living, training, trouble
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Representing Christ; December 28, 2025
Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” This declaration by John is one … Continue reading
Processing Experiences; December 25, 2025
Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. I can imagine Mary’s interview with Luke, all those years later. I can also understand that Mary couldn’t stop thinking about these things at the … Continue reading
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Tagged autobiography, bible, Christmas, experiences, faith, God, God's grace, Jesus, life, Mary, memories, spiritual growth, thinking
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Trusting God; December 20, 2025
Luke 1:18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” I have heard various discussions as to the difference between Zechariah’s response to Gabriel and … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, bible, circumstances, faith, focus, Gabriel, God's faithfulness, God's grace, Jesus, spiritual growth, trusting God, Zechariah
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Faith; December 13, 2025
Jeremiah 33:14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.’” By this point, I would imagine that even Jeremiah was tired of hearing wonderful promises from God, … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, believing God, bible, christianity, Erika Kirk, exercise, faith, God, God's faithfulness, God's promises, God's timing, Jesus, spiritual growth, stewardship
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Righteousness; December 10, 2025
Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. I have to start by saying that the latest NIV translation is unfortunate here. I’m sure … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, commitment, faith, fellowship with Christ, God, heaven, Jesus, obedience, priorities, righteousness, salvation, spiritual growth, the Gospel
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God’s Plans; December 1, 2025
Isaiah 40:5 “And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together.For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” There are many passages in the Bible that preclude the idea of a “secret rapture.” You can’t get any more definite … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, bible, christianity, control, faith, God, God's plans, Jesus, rest relax rejoice, spiritual growth, the rapture, trusting God
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Truth; November 17, 2025
2 John 1:1-2 To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: This … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, facts, faith, God, Jesus, love, loving Jesus, loving the truth, lust, perversion, spiritual growth, subjectivity, the devil's lies, truth
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Persecution; November 15, 2025
1 Peter 4:16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. I preached on verses 10-11 just this past Sunday, and the temptation is there to do it again! … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, boldness, christianity, commitment, faith, God, God's kingdom, Jesus, persecution, representing Christ, social pressure, spiritual growth, testing, the world system
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Goals; November 10, 2025
Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. This particular verse is really being put to the test right now, with all the political divisions that are … Continue reading
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