Tag: Accepted in Christ

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The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is foundational to Christian faith. And it is celebrated worldwide by Christians as a most joyous occasion. If there had been no resurrection of Christ from the dead, there would be no forgiveness of sins`.  On the Sunday following Good Friday, Mary Magdalene and others visited the tomb where Jesus was buried. While there, an angel said to them “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and […]

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“Seeking the Lord!”

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:11-13). This is a command to God’s people. In the Christian experience, it is possible that we can become a bit weary in well-doing due to various things. Or, perhaps we need a greater  awareness of the reality of God’s presence in our lives. […]

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The Light of the World

Light is absolutely essential to life. And to appreciate the importance of light, let’s go back to God’s marvelous creation.  The Bible says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, ”Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness” (Genesis 1:1-4).  It is interesting to observe that light was an integral part of […]

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“Standing Firm in the Lord”

Life is not easy. There is so much confusion, uncertainty, difficulty, and despair existing in the world. One may ask; “Is there any hope of change for the better?” And “Can there be any peace and joy?”  Yes! There’s definitely hope, peace, and joy for anyone who puts their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior. Also, living the life that honors and pleases God in word and deed. Such a life will not actually change the world as it is. Life will continue with its struggles, headaches, and hardships.  However, the Christian who is standing firm […]

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A New Year — A New Creation!

Each time a New Year dawns, it is the custom for people to greet each other with the phrase “Happy New Year!” Or, “I wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!”   The expectation of a New Year means different things to different people. For many, or perhaps most people, the New Year means making personal “resolutions.” A resolution means a firm decision to do or not to do something.   However, history has revealed some resolutions have never been “kept” and are broken even before the year ends. Perhaps it’s better to make a well thought out decision for the New […]

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A Mouthpiece for my God

Being “a mouthpiece for God” should be the earnest desire of Christians. The joys of being a Christian should never be kept to ourselves, but rather to let others know who we believe, what we believe, and why we believe. To be a mouthpiece for God, I must first declare a summary of my beliefs. These are included in  “The Apostles’ Creed,” which is a formal statement of what the Christian Church teaches and what Christians believe.  The Apostles’ Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy […]

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The LORD is my Shepherd!

The LORD is my Shepherd is the 23rd of the 150 Psalms that make up the Old Testament Book of Psalms in the Bible. Written by King David, the 23rd Psalm is the most well-known, beloved,  Psalm recited  by Christians and non-christians. This is the 23rd Psalm The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, […]

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Is there more to life than it appears to be?

Lots more! If you were to randomly ask different people what is their opinion of life; very likely you would get different views. This is because, as humans, we are individually different—we think differently, and act differently. Besides, each person is entitled to his or her personal opinion.  However, no matter how we may act or think, there are certain things we cannot change (though some would like to). And these will remain until “death do us part.” For example, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west every day. There are 24 hours in a day, […]

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“IT IS ENOUGH!”

What more does a born-again believer want or desires after trusting the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior? Absolutely nothing more! Jesus Christ saves, keeps and satisfies.  The Bible teaches “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).  When Christ died on the Cross, He said: “It is finished.” This meant His shed blood was enough to satisfy all man’s spiritual needs in order to be reconciled to God.  The writer to the Hebrews says: “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sin, […]

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Hope in God

Have you ever got to a point in your life where an unwelcome or unpleasant change of circumstances made you feel hopeless and helpless, and perhaps God has abandoned you? These situations do occur. Trials and burdens of various kinds can oppress and distress us  at times. In such circumstances, one may be tempted to throw up one’s hands in despair and wonder; why me? I can’t take it anymore. Where is God when I need Him most? Suffice it to say, it is human to feel that way. However, from God’s perspective, it is not the right way to think […]