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Hold firmly to the faith

Hold Firmly to the Faith – Hebrews 4:14-15

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We can hold firmly to our faith, even during trials, because Jesus has gone through the same things, and is now our advocate with the Father.

Search Me God and Know My Heart

Search Me, God, and Know My Heart – Psalm 139:23-24

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David's words here are so appropriate. Search me oh God, and know my heart. Reveal anything unpleasing to you. And lead me to follow you..

Led Astray by Persuasive Words

Led Astray by Persuasive Words – Proverbs 7:21-23

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Don't be led astray by the persuasive words of the Adulterous Woman, leading to death. Choose instead to listen to Lady Wisdom and find life.

Guidance for Disputable Matters

Some Guidance for Disputable Matters – Romans 14:22-23

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Some things are clearly wrong for me to do. But others fall into what Paul calls disputable matters. If I have doubt, then for me it is wrong.

Offer yourselves to God

Offer Yourselves to God – Romans 6:13

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We have a new life in Christ. So rather than choosing to please yourself, choose to offer yourselves to God for his use each day.

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My Journey of Faith

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As I turn 70 years old, with 50+ years as a believer, I find it is a good time to look back over this journey of faith I have been on.

Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth

Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth – James 3:9-10

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How often do we allow our tongues to get away from us. With one breath we praise God. And then turn around and speak poorly of people.

God's Called Out Ones

God’s Called Out Ones – 1 Peter 2:9

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As believers, God has called us out of darkness and into his light. So live as a foreigner to this world, looking forward to your true home.

Captives in Christ's Triumphal Procession

Captives in Christ’s Triumphal Procession – 2 Corinthians 2:14

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To be a captive in Christ's triumphal parade takes the focus off of self and onto Christ where it belongs. He is everything. I am nothing.

Walk by the Spirit

Walk by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16

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As a believer, do you walk by the Spirit, or to satisfy your own desires? When you walk by the Spirit, his fruit will be produced.

Make It Your Goal to Please God

Make It Your Goal to Please God – 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

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We generally have some goals in life, what we want to accomplish. As believers, we should make it our goal to please God in all we do.

Causing Others to Stumble

Causing Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 10:32-33

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It is important for me to watch my life and words closely so that I do not cause other people to stumble and turn away from God.