Confession is a gift from God by which He replaces the strongholds of our past sin and shame with blessings of forgiveness and freedom, healing and hope.
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According to the Bible, Christians have citizenship in paradise (Phil. 3:20), our treasure is stored there (Matt. 6:20), and it will be our eternal home (1 Thess. 4:17). God is not describing a celestial dream world. Rather, all believers can confidently look forward to being gathered there, in a tangible dwelling place.
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"I wish I had more self-control!” How many times have you heard someone say that—or said it yourself? Whether it’s sticking with a diet and exercise program or knowing when to hold your tongue, most people feel they come up short in the self-control department. Even the Bible is outspoken on its importance. “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control” (Proverbs 25:28). Delete the scoop?
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Nearly 8 million people around the world heard the message of Jesus Christ in 2012 through an interactive online website operated by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and nearly 1.5 millio... Delete the scoop?
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Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. (Philippians 2:14-16)
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Whether we are at home, at work, at church, or in any group or situation, there are usually things that we must do that we don't like to do. Delete the scoop?
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Today's Turning Point with David Jeremiah
Pretend you're one of the 1200-plus billionaires in the world. How long would it take to spend your money? Delete the scoop?
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This blogger has prayed consistently for her neighborhood for 15 years and has seen results! Delete the scoop?
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When my wife and I walked into the small, darkened auditorium, we saw something that has been almost as unforgettable as the documentary we had come to see. Scattered and spread out among the many ... Delete the scoop?
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For Christians, it’s fairly simple to notice other people filling their God-shaped void with all the wrong things. It’s much harder, though, to see that same error in our own redeemed lives. We all too easily get busy for God—serving, singing, teaching, preaching, and going to the mission field. None of these things are wrong; in fact, they’re all good. But they’re often a misguided attempt to create a false sense of intimacy with God. Delete the scoop?
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God predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, so He planted within us an innate desire to know and be known by the Savior. The problem is that many people, mistaking this yearning for cravings of other kinds, pursue things like affection, flattery, or fame. They go through life trying to create whatever kind of personal connection they can to fulfill desires they don’t even understand. All too often, the result is empty relationships, excessive work, and immoral behavior. Delete the scoop?
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An update of this post along with printable journal pages can be found here. When I was pregnant with Will I attended a “Taking Care of the Me in Mommy” women’s conference. It was... Delete the scoop?
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Think about what divine truth is able to do: it can break the chains of sin, heal brokenness, and change hearts. It also guides us into wisdom and choices that bring life. Friend, we have access to the most powerful message in existence.
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Each tick of the clock brings us one second closer to our heavenly appointment with the Lord Jesus. As believers in Christ, we will stand before Him one day and give an account for our lives. At that time we will be held accountable for our actions and recompensed for the choices we made while on earth, whether good or bad (2 Cor. 5:10).
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by Sheri Rose Shepherd
It is always the last act of love, the last word spoken, the last move made that is the one remembered most.
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This is an excellent and inspirational talk by Sheri Rose Shepherd. The video clip is less than four minutes. It is well worth your time to listen to it. Delete the scoop?
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What types of major life changes are you dealing with? How are you "repurposing" your life? Delete the scoop?
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Though some people use the terms happiness and joy interchangeably, there is a vast difference in their meaning. Both cause a pleasant emotional response, but the former relies entirely upon circumstance. As soon as difficulty arises and pain intrudes, a person ceases to be happy. On the other hand, joy is a gift from God that enables believers to find hope and peace—even when life seemingly falls apart. Delete the scoop?
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No one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Delete the scoop?
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Today’s passage seems to make an impossible demand: how on earth can we “consider it all joy” when we face terrible hardships? Doesn’t this admonition belittle our honest troubles and concerns? Delete the scoop?
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The New Year comes and we have high hopes. Yet soon after the ball drops our expectations can too. Reality hits and our good intentions can be dashed with one question: What do I do next? Delete the scoop?
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As parents, we want our children to love us, spend time with us, talk with us, and stay close to us for as long as we live. More importantly, we would like them to want to do those things. But if we don’t love them unconditionally now, it’s unlikely they will remain nearby in the future. Delete the scoop?
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God is not impressed by a flurry of fanciful words. He is listening for what our heart is saying. Delete the scoop?
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Want more?? http://www.lds-videos.org/CHRISTmas.shtml The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings O Holy Night. Delete the scoop?
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I’m grateful to Fox News Channel anchor Shannon Bream for having me on the air this afternoon to talk about the moral and spiritual dimensions of the Newtown massacre. These are not topics th... Delete the scoop?
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The inductive method is an effective and straight-forward method of studying the Bible. An inductive Bible study takes a portion of Scripture and asks specific questions of the passage. The questions are of three basic types:
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