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A Matter Of Being Someone

Being a Christian is not just a matter of getting something; it’s a matter of being someone. A Christian is not simply a person who gets forgiveness, who gets to go to heaven, who gets the Holy Spirit, who gets … Continue reading

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Committed In An Uncommitted World

We live in a world that can be increasingly described as uncommitted.  Divorce rates, abortion rates, and drop out rates all make this clear.  This characteristic of the fallen world is also seen in God’s church.  People show a lack … Continue reading

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By Covenant, Not Contract

When God declared His covenant with His people, He was reminding them of His everlasting hesed— His covenant love,  His mercy and kindness.   It is the Old Testament equivalent of grace. We have a covenant relationship with God, a relationship … Continue reading

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Who Are You Getting Your Applause From?

Several years ago I heard the story of a young brilliant concert pianist.  He was giving his first professional performance of his career.  As he played skilfully and brilliantly the audience sat in rapt attention, absorbing every note.  Finally at … Continue reading

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Our Emmaus Road

Have you ever noticed that some of the saddest words  in the  English  language  begin  with  the letter D? For example, disappointment, doubt, disillusionment, defeat, discouragement, despondency, depression, despair and death. Human hope is a fragile thing, and when it … Continue reading

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Giving To God

AS WE GIVE, SO GOD GIVES TO US. (Matthew 6:19 & 20; Philippians 4:14-20) There is a cycle of generosity. First, God gives to us and this leads us to give in response. But Scripture also shows that God responds … Continue reading

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The Tyranny Of The Urgent

Tyranny of the urgent describes a life that is unjustly run by pressing issues that require immediate attention. It is constantly being bogged down with situations and circumstances that pull for your TIME, and ENERGY. When living under “the tyranny … Continue reading

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Forgiveness

To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. Eveyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.                         (C.S. LEWIS) You will begin to heal when you let … Continue reading

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