Monthly Archives: November 2025

Real Fellowship

True fellowship is our partnership and connectedness because we have a relationship with Christ. He is the common link that brings us together whatever our differences may be. The body of Christ is diverse, but it is held together by what we have in common: our relationship with Christ. We are free to share deeply our problems, our concerns, our heart’s desires with those we partner with on this life’s journey. We live life together, doing our best to help each other in our times of need. Continue reading

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Trouble

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. They may even persecute you. But know that whatever trouble you find yourself in, God will not forget you. He sees your integrity and will be there through it all. He can even shut the mouths of lions, if necessary. So stand strong. Be of good courage. Press forward with integrity and keep trusting in your God. Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Humility, integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading

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Everything We Need

Begin to seek out the promises of what God would do in and through you. Begin to “plead the promises”—praying for God to work in you and in other believers you know. As you pray and intercede, God will begin to work out those promises in your life. Continue reading

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Cast All Your Cares

from the place of humility look with expectation for God to lift you out of this pit when the time is right. Humbled by life’s experiences you may be tempted to despair. But the humbling is meant to get you looking up to the source of our hope.  Continue reading

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Standing Strong

The world in our day needs men and women like Daniel who will be people of integrity–who will stand up for their beliefs at any cost. Continue reading

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Unjust Suffering

we all know the sting of injustice and suffering. But unjust suffering is no excuse for taking revenge, retaliation or cursing our persecutors. It is an opportunity to be a testimony to others of the life of Christ within us. Continue reading

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The Good Scissors

You are his good scissors. You are set apart to declare his praises and serve him. Holy living keeps your edge sharp and effective for His service and praise. Continue reading

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

They had hope because they had an eternal perspective. Looking only to their circumstances might bring only hopelessness, but looking to God and his eternal purposes they found joy and the hope that enabled them to press forward in faith. Continue reading

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A Healing Community

It is a place of healing. Church leaders anoint with oil as the community joins together to pray for the sick. Their prayers are not half-hearted or double-minded. They pray prayers of faith and expect God to bring healing.” And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.” Continue reading

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