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When Jesus was in the wilderness experiencing he met the devil with the Word. The Word is the best way to handle temptation. He whittled off three portions of God’s Word and jabbed the devil with it. Twice Jesus said “It is written.” The last time He said, “Thus Faith,” What is written must be […]

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When Zechariah wrote about the sons of oil, the word translated “oil” was yitzhar. This is not the ordi­nary Hebrew word for oil (shemen), because those en­gaged in the work of leading believers into wholeness in Christ are not doing ordinary work. Yitzhar refers to the very best oil, even the best of the best. […]

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It is a divinely inspired book, and as far as it has been cor­rectly transcribed and translated, it is infallible—the Word of God. It was spoken and written by holy men of old, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that […]

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Without determination, the destination will never be reached. As spiritual leaders, the devil is out to divert our attention from the direction dictated by the Holy Spirit. When we give in to his ploy we are bound for the wrong destination. When an abrogating situation arises, a strong leader does not fall apart and contemplate […]

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List the departments in your church into two columns.  On the left side put departments that have an ‘inward’ emphasis.  In other words, their main purpose is to minister to and strengthen the church. This would be departments like Music, Youth, Sunday School, etc.  On the right side list those departments that have an ‘outward’ […]

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One day I knelt on the ground looking at her pansies in the shade when I noticed anthills and a flurry of activity. The ants were carrying small pieces of cargo in all directions. I hesitantly put my finger on top of one of the hills and formed a plug. Then I gently pushed it […]

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Read David’s prayer, in Psalms 51, for a good example of a repentant prayer. He had just committed adultery with Bathsheba, his neighbor’s wife. He also had conspired to have Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, killed in the battle. I know God answered David’s prayer. He forgave David. By Ronald E. Harper To View the Entire Article, […]

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Here and now it is imperative that we focus on the word valiant. It means possessing valor, courageous, bold, and brave. These heroes of faith waxed valiant in fight. They were persons of valor. They were courageous. They were bold. They were brave. In other words, they were not cowards and quitters. By Robert E. […]

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Within a week most of the little seeds had begun to show signs of life. Tiny cracks formed in the soil as tender little shoots forced their way to the surface. The pale green shoots turned to dark green leaves and, with time, the rows were wrapped up with lush vines. Before long I was […]

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To surrender means I will do as I am instructed! In Titus 1:1 Paul says he is a “doulos” of Jesus Christ. This word refers to a slave. It speaks of one who is in a permanent relationship of servitude to one whose will is swallowed up in the will of another. In the New […]

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