My friend Andy Deane, current director of Calvary Chapel Bible College, came to Christ in New York during the events of 9-11. His team compiled an edifying video retelling the story, and I find myself watching it every year.
The Weapon Of Prayer (Ephesians 6:18-20)
We don’t wrestle against flesh and blood. Our war is unseen and invisible. But an invisible war is not a fictional war. The battle is truer than the most flesh and blood war we’ve seen broadcast on CNN.
Read moreGod-Hearted #28 — Do Not Be Afraid. Take Heart. Have Faith In God (2 Samuel 16-17)
Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 16-17.
Read moreThe Result Of Connection To Christ's Love (Ephesians 3:20-21)
Paul concluded his prayer, and the first half of his letter to the Ephesians, by predicting the result of a people who've been united to the love of Christ: glory for God would flow from the life of His church.
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Read moreRestorative Praise For Your Spouse
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Read moreThe Mission Statement Of A Christ Follower
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Read moreGod-Hearted #27 — 2 Samuel 15 — If Christ Inspires You, You’ll Follow Him Anywhere
Teaching outline for 2 Samuel 15.
Read moreA Prayer for God to Fill Every Part of You (Ephesians 3:19)
Paul now concludes his prayer for us to become more fully united to the love of Christ. One facet of this telescoping prayer remains: for us to “be filled with all the fullness of God.” A bold request, Paul longs for us to have all of God in us, everything God has for us.
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Read moreThe Bible, Christianity, and Recreational Marijuana
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Read morePause To Set Down Your Ebenezer Stone (1 Samuel 7:12)
I went through the typical motions while filling out the form. First name. Last name. Address. Our family was about to head down the Truckee River, and I was tasked with renting the rafts. Phone number. Email. Age. Age? For the first time I wrote, “40.” I smiled and thanked God. So far, so good... (3 Minutes / 500 Words)
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