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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Faithfulness

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.

Thirty pieces of silver

Thirty Pieces of Silver – Matthew 26:14-16

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Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. What price do I set on my loyalty to Jesus? Would anything cause me to betray him?

Each According to His Ability

Each According to His Ability – Matthew 25:15

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You may or may not be as talented or gifted as another. But your talents and gifts are not as important as faithfully using them.

Discerning God's will

Discerning God’s Will – Acts 16:9-10

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How can you discern God's will for your life? That can be hard. But just be faithful in serving him and look for doors to open and close.

An Open Door No One Can Shut

An Open Door No One Can Shut – Revelation 3:8

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The church of Philadelphia had been faithful through many trials. And now an open door was placed before them that no one could shut.

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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.

Worshipping God and Serving Idols

Worshipping God and Serving Idols – 2 Kings 17:41

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Are you worshipping God while at the same time serving idols? Be careful not to allow family, work, or pleasure take God's place in your life.

Our God Is Able to Deliver Us

Our God Is Able to Deliver Us – Daniel 3:17-18

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Follow the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and refuse to compromise. Trust that our God is able to deliver us from ever any peril.

Because the Days Are Evil

Because the Days Are Evil – Ephesians 5:15-16

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As believers, we are called to be careful in how we live our lives. The days are evil. So be wise and make the most of our opportunities.

Never Be Lacking in Zeal

Never Be Lacking in Zeal – Romans 12:11

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This is an important reminder for those of us who have served the Lord for many years. Never be lacking in zeal. Keep your spiritual fervor.

Representing Jesus

Representing Jesus to the World

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we represent him to the world around us. Be careful that you represent him well in all you do.

Giving Lip Service to God

Giving Lip Service – Psalm 78:35-37

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God is always faithful to us. But how do we respond? Do we serve him with all that we are? Or only give him lip service?