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Birthday (Psalm 71:6)

On April 15, 2010 By

“By Thee I have been sustained from my birth; Thou art He who took me from my mother’s womb; my praise is continually of Thee” (Ps. 71:6).  

You owe your birth, and your provisions subsequent to your birth, to the same God who gifts you with daily breath.  Few people can see beyond the [...]

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The ‘Son of Hamas’ author on his conversion to Christianity, spying for Israel, and shaming his family.

The Wall Street Journal offers a glimpse into Mosab’s life in this article and his perspective on Hamas and his former Muslim faith, “The problem is not in Muslims,” he continues. “The problem is with their God. They [...]

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New Year Challenges

On December 31, 2009 By

“The land into which you are about to cross to possess it, a land of hills and valleys, drinks water from the rain of heaven, a land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year even to the end [...]

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Simeon

On December 29, 2009 By

“There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him” (Lk. 2:25).

If God inspired someone to provide a written description of you, what terms would he employ?  Luke described Simeon with four striking particulars:

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Christmas Without Christ

On December 25, 2009 By

“There has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

EPISTLE  TO  THE  READER

Cultural Christians celebrate Christmas without Christ.  They have read the story of Christ’s birth and they understand the season. They appreciate the holiday from work/school and they welcome the good cheer.  Nevertheless, they have no personal [...]

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Understanding Scripture

On December 17, 2009 By

“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Lk. 2:19).

God draws a strong contrast regarding the reactions people have upon being exposed to Scripture’s message.  Some are surprised when they hear about Jesus.  They wonder at the Bible’s poetry and beauty, but their interest ends just there.  They make no [...]

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Salvation via a Child

On December 15, 2009 By

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders” (Isa. 9:6).

How does God save the lost children of Adam?  Do they just naturally progress toward God as they become more educated?  Does their chronological aging assure spiritual maturity?

God advances [...]

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