“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV https://www.bible.com/59/2co.12.9.esv When Covid 19 began to rear its ugly head …
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“Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after …
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“Salt is good, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”” Luke 14:34-35 ESV https://www.bible.com/59/luk.14.34-35.esv The Bible uses the analogy of salt …
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“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened by anything …
“Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a …
“Always trust the Lord completely. Do not think that your own wisdom is enough. Remember the Lord in everything that you do. If you do, he will show you the right way to go. Do not think about yourself as wiser than you really are. Be afraid of the Lord and refuse to do wrong …
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I regularly research other religious systems. I don’t do it to find fault in them. I do it to garner truth and understanding from them. If I am to love my neighbor, understanding them is key. I need to research their beliefs at source and compare those beliefs with the Bible. I always respect them …
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Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus: 1. North Korea 2. Afghanistan 3. Somalia 4. Libya 5. Pakistan 6. Eritrea 7. Sudan 8. Yemen 9. Iran 10. India https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/january/top-christian- persecution-open-doors-2020-world-watch-list.html We are so lucky in North America! Even though the gospel is clear that Christians will be persecuted (John 15:18), we have it …
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed God’s prophets. They have thrown stones to kill other people that God has sent to them. Many times, I have wanted to bring all of your people near to me. A female bird covers her babies with her body to make them safe. But you would not let me …
“When I write letters to you, I am not trying to frighten you. Please do not think that. Some people say: ‘Paul’s letters are powerful and they say strong things. But when he himself is here with us, he seems to be weak. And the words that he speaks have no value.’ Anyone who says …
