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“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) As yesterday’s presidential election clearly indicated, our nation, having strayed far from its Christian roots, is sharply divided and mired in discord and dissension. Whether or not you are pleased with the outcome of this bitter, hard-fought race, it is time to put our differences aside and come together in oneness of purpose and national unity. Living in a turbulent and treacherous world, we face mammoth problems that cannot be resolved unless we address them as a unified people willing to compromise and live together in relative harmony despite our diversity of opinions. After all, we are American citizens, and it is our duty to work in unison in an effort to serve the best interests of our country. Christians must pray that God w
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“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Each of the four seasons uniquely displays the matchless beauty of God’s creative genius and speaks of His incomprehensible glory. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Particularly stunning to me is the splendor of the autumn colors that are the indisputable testimony of God’s magnificent artistry. So let’s enjoy them with praise and thanksgiving to the Creator while we can. One season soon passes its torch of beauty to another, each manifesting God’s glory in its on way, but the truth of His Word is absolute and eternal and His great promises to believers are ours to enjoy forever! “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of God stands forever.”
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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) The most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16 never gets old because it is the most eloquent and concise summary of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Thank God that His plan of salvation is all inclusive and available as an expression of His grace to "whosoever" chooses to accept the greatest gift imaginable, eternal life. However, salvation and an everlasting heavenly home are available to everyone exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ, who loved us and gave Himself to save us from our sins! Praise God that I am a believer and I pray that you are too!
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  “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7) My human mind often lacks knowledge and understanding, but I know where to find them. I have a personal relationship with the omniscient (all-knowing) God who is not only the beginning but the source of all wisdom. And God has promised to freely give of His wisdom to those who in awe “fear” (utterly respect) Him and trustingly request His guidance in a world of deceit, confusion, and lies perpetrated by Satan. The LORD is faithful to His Word and He hears and answers the prayers of believers according to His sovereign will and perfect timing. Each day, let’s humbly ask God to help us to shun worldly foolishness and to seek His divine counsel that we might live faithful and fruitful lives that speak volumes of His goodness, grace, and glory.
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  “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (I Timothy 6:10) There is nothing wrong with riches, but having great wealth tends to generate attitudes of pride which God hates. The Bible teaches believers to trust in God, not in uncertain worldly riches. We are cautioned to avoid amassing earthly wealth at the expense of neglecting to develop a personal, faith-based relationship with the LORD that is essential for salvation. Realizing that all we have is God-given, we overcome haughtiness and prideful thinking by humbly serving the needs of others, giving generously, and putting the eternal God of the universe above the passing things of this world. Almighty God should be our first love and our highest priority!
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  “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…” (Romans 5:1). Worldliness is at odds with Godliness; the two simply do not mix. The world is full of discord and dissent, but peace and tranquility are of God. Scripture says “that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” (James 4:4). When lost sinners are saved by the grace of God, however, they are redeemed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ and restored to fellowship with a righteous, holy God. Reconciled to God through faith in Christ and clothed in His righteousness, believers become God’s friends (His adopted children, in fact) rather than His foes and are at peace with Him. Despite man’s futile efforts to achieve it, genuine peace in the world is impossible until Jesus, the Prince of Peace, returns to establish His millennial kingdom and rules and reigns on earth. However, those who recei
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The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” (Jeremiah 31:3) When I think of the most precious provision that God has made for my salvation and the heavenly home which He is preparing for me, my heart sings out to Him songs of sincere praise and thanksgiving. My Savior Jesus Christ first loved me and gave Himself that I might have abundant and everlasting life and spend eternity in His presence when my earthly walk with Him is finished. As I look forward to the eternal riches that He has promised those who love Him, I am grateful for the earthly blessings that my God faithfully provides every day. I rejoice to count myself among those who dearly love Jesus and, in my human frailty and dependence upon Him, seek to humbly and obediently serve others to honor and glorify my God. My mind cannot even begin to imagine the eternal joys that await those who have placed their faith and trust in Chri
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