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Jesus’ teaching bout prayer …

I’m sure that most of you have noticed that typically when offering Scripture in my posts I use ESV, NASB and occasionally NIV. Even less often I use the KJV, usually I use it because the way the verse was … Continue reading

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ransomed

Typically when we think of the word ransom, we think of kidnapping and the amount of money a business or family will then pay to have a colleague or loved one returned … safe and sound. Of course with kidnappings … Continue reading

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just like Jesus … the temptation dilemma aka breakthrough

For those who are following along the last few days, you know I am wrestling to get my mind around the oft quoted statement that ‘Jesus was 100% man and 100% God’. While I have no doubt it is true, … Continue reading

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the proverbial path of salvation

A few days ago, we looked at the following passage in the light of a proverbial explanation of the fall of man … Trust IN the Lord with ALL your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in ALL … Continue reading

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fight the good fight

So if we are not called to conquer and fix the world, if we are not called to hate and fight our enemies, then where exactly is our fight? Take a moment to read and meditate upon the armor of … Continue reading

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in the world but not of the world … now what?

Continuing the conversation from yesterday’s the ungodly alliance of world and flesh … Note a few details from Jesus’ prayer found in John 17 … I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are … Continue reading

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the ungodly alliance of world and flesh

Today let’s continue the conversation begun yesterday in the post unequally yoked withIN … and this conversation, Lord willing, may continue down a few rabbit holes over the next couple of days. Too often we look at the world through rose … Continue reading

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