And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:49 The disciples, charged with the great commission, were told to wait in Jerusalem until the coming of the Holy Spirit. These are men who had been with Jesus, but they were…
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Be Holy
But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 What are you pursuing? What do you aspire to do or be? God told us clearly that we are to be holy. Holiness means to be…
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Fear Not
Life can be scary – with both real and perceived threats. And left to ourselves, there is good reason to fear. But God has said, “fear not.” This recurring theme tells me not only that fear is common, but also that fear is a choice. Since fear is an emotion, on what basis should…
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Unanswered Prayer: The Graciousness of God
God answers prayer because He is gracious. We see that in the accounts of Hannah, Simeon and Elizabeth to name just a few. But what about when the answer is no? Paul experienced a similar prayer journey as those I mentioned, praying fervently for a “thorn to be removed.” But the answer received was not…
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