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God's Bible truth gives us Christ-centered wisdom, insight, and discipline. God the Holy Spirit uses the Scriptures to help us do what is right, just, and fair in following and serving Jesus in the 21st century. These posts illustrate and apply Bible truth for your encouragement and joy.
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Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, Son of God and Son of Man! You will I cherish. You will I honor. You’re my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Note: The above is the first stanza of a famous Christian hymn.... -
Note: I used this first at a Bible study for Houston Police Department officers and chaplains and expanded upon it now. I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them. Intercede on their behalf,...
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See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!.. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet...
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My sheep listen to My voice. I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one will snatch them out of My hand. (John 10:27-28) Richard's Prayer Richard of Chichester (1197–1253), also known...
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Jesus said: Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The One who enters by the gate is...
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The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity... Plans are established by seeking advice. So if you , obtain guidance... A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can...
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Hear my cry, O God. Listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I... Let the morning bring...
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Lead me, Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies. Make Your way straight before me... I will praise the Lord, who counsels me. Even at night, my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With...
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When people ask about Jesus the Son of God's First Coming, here's a favorite Scripture I use: To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be called...
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(Excerpt from teaching and training classes, used also in pastoral counseling and prison ministry. I used this first at Windsor Village Methodist Campus, then at other places. It is adapted and expanded from Wesley’s Preface to Standard Sermons.) Christ said: The...
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Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 2August 11, 2025Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 2Jesus looked toward heaven and prayed: Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. For You granted Him (Jesus) authority over all people to give eternal life to all those You have given Him....
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Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 1August 4, 2025Knowing God Through Prayer (A-C-T-S) Part 1The primary object of prayer is to know God better. We and our needs should come second. (Missionary Florence Allshorn, 1887-1950) The A-C-T-S Model I wrote this remembering a New Year’s Eve watchnight worship service in Philadelphia. The service started at 10 pm...