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1 Corinthians 9:24-25 EMTV (24)  Do you not know that those running in a stadium all run, but one receives the prize? So run, in order that you may win. (25)  And everyone who competes exercises self-control in all things. Now they compete in order that they may receive a perishable crown, but we compete for an imperishable ...

James 1:17 KJV (17)  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Note that the apostle doesn’t say, “Every great/large gift…” We have a tendency to only pay attention to the big gifts that we receive – whether from God or ...

We don’t always pay attention to what we pray for.  Too often, we can get caught up in prayers of repetition (which Jesus warned us about in Matthew 6:7), or we don’t actually think through the implications of what we are asking for in our prayers.   “Lord, please grant me more patience…” How do you suppose one gets more ...

Genesis 39:2-6 KJV (2)  And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. (3)  And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. (4)  And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served ...

For what purpose to we study the Word of God? The typical answer is: “To show ourselves approved unto God.”  2 Timothy 2:15 MKJV Study earnestly to present yourself approved to God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.   Okay, but what does that mean, exactly? We need to ...

We have been already promised guidance and protection -- we just need to obey... Exodus 23:20-22 KJV (20)  Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. (21)  Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your ...

There are so many injunctions against personal misconduct, and yet people still allow greed and wickedness to rule in their lives: Exodus 23:1-2 ESV (1)  "You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. (2)  You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, ...

One of the most common themes in the Bible is the power of small groups.  We tend to be impressed by massive gatherings of people, but Jesus makes it plain that “where two or three are gathered together” in His name, He is there in their midst.  (Matthew 18:20) The account of Gideon, as found in Judges 6:11 – 7:25, is a well known ...

Every now and then, I find that some of my secular reading contains a gem or two that has interesting spiritual connotations. This week, for instance, while I was perusing the May 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review, I came across a very interesting article entitled: Strategy as a Wicked Problem. Now, I was intrigued by their use of the term ...

At the very heart of it, our salvation is based on our relationship with Jesus Christ.  And yes, it does matter what we believe! It's also very important whom we believe in, and how we maintain that relationship. Check out the following presentation about the right type of spiritual relationship... PowerPoint 2003 format...

Here's a common question:  How important are the various beliefs that Christians have if salvation is really all about knowing Jesus? In short, does it really matter what we believe if we all love Jesus Christ and accept Him as our Savior? Clearly, we are not saved because of the set of beliefs we hold near and dear to our hearts.  ...

God has many ways to speak to us.  In both the Old and New Testament, we have examples of God speaking directly to one or more people, speaking through prophets, speaking through angels (usually to prophets), and occasionally even speaking through animals. Sometimes He speaks audibly to us, sometimes on the inside, as with the ...

The Bible is our treasure map that leads us to Salvation.  It is not, in and of itself, Salvation, but it points the way to Jesus Christ, who is our only Salvation. As Jesus pointed out to the Pharisees, they thought they had inherent salvation because they had the Scriptures, but they were ignoring the fact that the Bible was pointing them ...

Here is an interesting article from the Encyclopedia Britannica about Jesus Christ, including the miracles He performed during His earthly ministry. These are also recorded in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.