Christian Living
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REVELATION: The Seventh Trumpet Sounds
When the seventh trumpet sounds, heaven erupts with praise, declaring that Jesus Christ now reigns as King. What was promised is now fully in motion. The end of the age has begun, and God’s eternal kingdom is assured. The call to every believer is to live in the certainty of Christ’s reign—now and forever. Continue reading
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Happy Reformation Day!
On October 31, 1517, something happened at a door in Wittenberg, Germany … and it was not children in costumes knocking on it in hopes of getting Halloween candy. Instead, a monk named Martin Luther showed his dissatisfaction and grief over the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church by nailing a statement to the church Continue reading
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More Joy in Heaven …
I have a love/hate relationship with football. I always look forward to football season and usually have high hopes for my favorite teams. As the season progresses with its ups and downs, I ride the emotional roller coaster along with them. I know it’s only a game and the wins and losses have no eternal Continue reading
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Devastation … and how you can help …
Hurricane Helene brought devastation. The storm surge, persistent wind and rain, and unimaginable flooding devastated families, businesses, and entire towns. The death toll is over 100 now and will surely and tragically rise. It will be some time before we know the full extent of the devastation, but there are ways that you and I Continue reading
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The Thunder of Great Waters
Nancy and I took our first visit to Niagara Falls. Although we were looking forward to the getaway, I wasn’t expecting to be wow-ed by the experience. We had already seen Victoria Falls in Zambia, and I couldn’t imagine anything more impressive. Yesterday, I was proven wrong! According to Niagara Falls official website, there are Continue reading
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Gaining the Victory
Athletes from around the world compete for medals of gold, silver, and bronze. To win even the third-place medal is a phenomenal achievement, for sure. The greatest reward by far, however, is not one that we earn by our hard work and exertion or by our ingenuity and persistence. It was earned for us. But God, Continue reading
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Anxiety or Peace?
There are a lot of folks who spend a lot of their lives being angry and frustrated by the things they see in the world around them. We get ourselves worked up and anxious. We rant and rage, post our opinions on social media, and grumble about how bad the world is. Too often, we Continue reading
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Some Thoughts on “Pride Month”
As the “Pride Month” bombardment on social media, television, and various and sundry other sources begins, remember: (1) The Bible tells us that pride is dangerous. Pride’s focus is self and self-promotion. According to God’s Word, it is not the cause for celebration but instead highlights our need for confession, repentance, and submission to the Continue reading
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Do You Want Revival?
The revival at Asbury University garnered quite a few headlines last year. What began as a chapel service turned into a weeks-long revival. Recently, we have seen college students on other campuses experience a time of spiritual awakening and a deepening hunger after God including the University of Georgia where 7,000 students gathered at Stegeman Continue reading
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Not in a Corner
As I listened to a message from a pastor friend of mine today, I was struck by a simple phrase in Acts 26:26. Before sharing that, let me give you a bit of background. Having been arrested in Jerusalem for his uncompromising faith in Jesus, the Apostle Paul was being held in Caesarea Maritima. He Continue reading
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