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The Power of Prayer

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication with God Almighty, the Christian’s ‘heavenly Father.’ During prayer, we direct our thoughts toward God to make known to Him our needs and wishes. And also to wait for His response to our request(s).  It is not that God doesn’t know what we are going to pray about before we do. God is omniscient, that is, He is all-knowing. He knows everything in the past and in the future. And that includes us as well. He promises, “Before they call I will answer; and while they […]

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Choices, Choices, Choices

Everyone has to make choices; it is an inescapable, essential part of daily life. The choices we make can define us to a certain extent. The result can either be good or bad, acceptable or unacceptable. However, because there can be dire consequences of our choices, caution and wisdom should be exercised.  When God created man, He gave man a “free will” of his own; so that man could choose to do whatever he pleases — whether for good or evil. There are several instances recorded in the Bible where personal choices had led to disastrous outcomes; notably Adam, God’s […]

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“Let us be Doers of the Word!”

The Bible states:”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22).  It is absolutely essential for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to put in practice the teachings and instructions of God’s Holy Word. How else can we live spiritually productive, God-pleasing lives and thereby obtain the blessings God has in store for us? The word “do” is an action verb, which means to “act on,” or “to carry out” what is required to be done. The Bible tells us what God requires His children to do: Here’s just one example: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, give […]

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“This One Thing”

“One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4).  This Psalm is a declaration of King David’s triumphant faith and love for God. David had adjusted his life to one top priority. He states, “One thing I have asked of the LORD.” Like David, could one of our top priorities in life be to go to the house of God for worship, praise and thanksgiving whenever church […]

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“What’s up with the Church?”

Maybe if different people were asked their thoughts about the “church,” there would be a variety of answers or opinions. The church is not a building as some assume. The Lord Jesus Christ said: “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).  “The word “church” (GK. ekklesia, from a verb meaning to call out) is used of any assembly and in itself implies no more than a gathering of people who have been called forth, e.g. the town meeting at Ephesus (Acts 19:41), and Israel, called out of Egypt and assembled in the wilderness (Acts 7:38). […]

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“To Me To Live Is Christ”

“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). This is a very strong, personal testimony by the Apostle Paul. And when we study the life of the apostle we realize that every word of this statement is absolutely true. It is most amazing that for one who suffered so much as Paul did, yet he was resolutely committed to live the Christian life to its fullest extent. “Paul had suffered greatly (2 Cor. 11:24-28), so no one could blame him for wanting to go home to heaven and into the comforting arms of the Savior—his […]

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Can Your Faith Move Mountains?

f asked this question, how would you answer? First, let’s consider the meaning of faith. The dictionary gives two definitions of faith. The first is “complete trust or confidence in someone or something.” And the second is “strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.”       The Bible explains what faith is: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). For the Christian, the object of faith is complete and unwavering trust and hope in the God of the Scriptures and His […]

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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter is the most significant event of the Christian Church as it commemorates the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead.  Christians around the world rejoice with thanksgiving to Almighty God for the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This was the purpose for which Jesus came into the world.  The apostle Paul states: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received; that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the […]

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“The Mind Of Christ”

Christians have the “mind of Christ.” The Bible says: “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him. But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). What exactly is the mind of Christ? The Bible gives the answer. In his letter to the church art Philippi, the apostle Paul wrote: ”Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ” (Philippians 2:5). We should keep in mind that salvation unites us with the Lord Jesus Christ and His mind. No wonder Paul could declare: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but […]

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The 150th Psalm

The 150th psalm is a psalm of praise to the Sovereign God who is  enthroned in heaven. The word ‘praise’ means to express admiration, approval, or heartfelt gratitude to someone. The theme of the last five psalms is about “Praise to God.” All five psalms begin and end with these words “Praise the LORD.”  Praise represents our commitment, dedication and devotion to Almighty God. Some of us will recall the opening line of a popular old hymn that reads, “Praise to the Lord, the King of creation. O my soul praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation. “ God is […]