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The ornateness of heaven and the value of material things

Why is Heaven so rich when material things don’t matter? First, we have to examine whether material things really matter or not. If material things did not matter, then God would not have created material things in the beginning and declared that they were good. It is true that when we place a priority and […]

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Prophecy Scripture

44 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus

Old Testament prophecies fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

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Are You on the Level?

We often need to align our lives spiritually and the need for a trustworthy tool is crucial.

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Beginning at Moses

How did people learn about Christ before the New Testament was written? The role of the Old Testament was to point people to Jesus. John 5:39  “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of ME [Jesus].” When Jesus walked with two disciples following his resurrection, […]

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Holiday Scripture

An Angel’s Amazement

Oh Hi.  I hear you’ve been looking for me. My name is Jubilee. I am privileged to be one of the hosts of heaven.  I hope you’ve been enjoying yourself since you arrived here in paradise. I’m sure you’ve been enjoying your new home. As you know, it was designed personally by Our Lord. His […]

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Providence Scripture Sovereignty of God

And so it was…

Providence demonstrates that God plans and prepares in ways that we do not and cannot. It is a good thing that we are in the hand of God (Deut. 33:3).  If God is holding us, He is controlling the circumstances that touch our lives. The story of Christ’s birth is packed with providence. Sometimes it […]

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Christian Service Scripture

Serve Like Jesus

John 13:15 “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” Make me a servant like you, dear Lord.  Is that daily yearning of your heart? Jesus did not come for people to minister to Him or dote upon Him. He came so that He could be the […]

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Christian Service Scripture Thoughts

Legalist vs Loyalist

Those accused of being legalists are often just loyalists.  Submission is natural when you love the leader of your life. “The law is good, if a man use it lawfully” (1 Tim 1:8).

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Are You a Glove for God?

“I am holding a glove in my hand. It is made of the finest leather, but this glove was made for a purpose; it was made to be worn on my hand. Apart from me this glove can do nothing. Despite its high quality of design and materials, its fashion and its form – it […]

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Christian Service Scripture

Compassion and Conversion

Do we have such faith in God and compassion for the lost that we are relentless in our efforts to see people saved? The soul-winner’s work involves calling our Lord’s attention to impotent sinners (prayer) as well as bearing the spiritually paralyzed to the influence of Christ (witness). Mark 2:1-12

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Trust During Turbulence

Matthew 8:26-27 “And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” Whew! What must […]

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Holiday Scripture

Tabulating the Time

Most people who own a vehicle pay at least a little attention to the odometer on their dashboard. A lower number on the dial causes us to think that we have little to be concerned about at present. The vehicle is good for many more miles.  With each turn of the dial, we imagine the […]