Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief – Mark 9:24
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I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately, my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help my unbelief!
Show Me Your Ways, Lord – Psalm 25:4-5
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This psalm is a good example of seeking God's direction. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. This should be our daily prayer.
Get Behind Me, Satan! – Mark 8:33
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Get behind me Satan! How shocking these words must have been to Peter. But how often am I as guilty, substituting my plans instead of God's perfect way?
The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God
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What is the Kingdom of God that is spoken of so much in the New Testament. It is the spiritual rule of God in the life of believers.
A Fast Pleasing To God – Isaiah 58:6-7
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Isaiah tells us what kind of fast is pleasing to God. It is one where I take what I would spend on myself, and share it with those in need.
All Things Are Possible With God – Mark 10:25-27
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All things are possible with God. It makes no difference who or what you are. Trust God, and follow Christ into the kingdom.
1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)
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Love as mutual affection is good. But even better is to love one another with a selfless love that seeks the best for others, and the harmony of the body.
I Will Be With You – Exodus 3:12
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How often do we feel inadequate for the task God has given us? But, as God told Moses "I will be with you", so he will also be with us.
Do All Things for the Glory of God – 1 Corinthians 10:31
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How do I know if something glorifies God or not? For instance, when I go out for a run in the morning, is God glorified? That can be hard to answer. But I try and imagine God being physically present with me in the activity; running down the road alongside me. Am I embarrassed to…
The Doctrine of Election: Who Are the Elect?
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The doctrine of election is confusing and lies at the heart of many theological disputes. It simply refers to God's choosing of his people.
To Obey is Better than Sacrifice – 1 Samuel 15:22
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Don't be satisfied with just the outward forms of worship. God wants our hearts more than empty worship. To obey is better than sacrifice.
There is No One Righteous, Not Even One – Romans 3:10-12
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No one is good enough to be righteous in God's sight. All of us have gone our own way. But we can experience his righteousness through Christ.
