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Victory
God brings about some of His greatest victories out of our apparent defeats. As we consider our circumstances, we may grow discouraged. If we reflect upon the greatness of God however, then we can gain a new perspective. The Apostle… Continue Reading →
Temptation is an inevitable consequence of living in a fallen world. What is your strategy for overcoming temptation? Oscar Wilde quipped, “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.” If that is our strategy,… Continue Reading →
As those of us in the U.S. observe Memorial Day, there’s also celebration—cookouts, time with family and friends, enjoying the day off, etc. Some may ask “Why? Isn’t this a time to remember and mourn the loss of those who… Continue Reading →
The sixth chapter of Romans reveals the believer’s identity as being dead to sin and alive to God. The Apostle Paul emphasized that we must live in accordance with our new identity. The first step is knowing this theological truth:… Continue Reading →
Our sermon this week focused upon our victory in Christ from Romans chapter 8: Once your horizons have been expanded, you’re not content to return to the old ways. Your birthright as a child of God is a life of… Continue Reading →
Some Christians go through life as war-weary soldiers who are struggling to survive. The Apostle Paul countered this view in his letter to the church at Rome: But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us… Continue Reading →
When we sin, our natural tendency is to hide our transgression. This seems to be our natural instinct as Adam and Eve sought to conceal their transgression with fig leaves. They soon discovered that their human efforts at hiding sin… Continue Reading →
Temptation is an inevitable fact of life. There are no shortage of temptations that we face. The world, the flesh and the devil all seem to conspire against us. How can we gain the victory? Oscar Wilde quipped, “The only… Continue Reading →
All of us have encountered the painful act of giving into temptation. Some people follow the advice of Oscar Wilde, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” When I was a child, my greatest… Continue Reading →
You must realize that you are in a cosmic battle of good versus evil. The thief comes to take what God wants to give to you. Too many Christians do not have a vibrant, growing relationship with God, but rather… Continue Reading →
It’s frustrating how entrenched sinful habits can become in our lives. God has provided many wonderful pleasures for us, but the effects of the fall have adulterated what God meant for good. For example, the enjoyment of good food has… Continue Reading →
Never Settle For Normal: The Proven Path to Significance and Happiness by Jonathan Parnell challenges the reader not to settle for a normal life but to experience a life of significance and happiness. I liked the emphasis of the book; however,… Continue Reading →
We live in a world in which we encounter evil on a daily basis. It can seem overwhelming at times as the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). He will do all… Continue Reading →
