Blog entries by *Charis*

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By His Spirit, God comforts each believer with promises He has caused faith in. If ever despondency or lack of any kind should befall the believer, there is comfort in God's quickening life to sustain.
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The more a person realizes their inability of the flesh, the more this promise sustains them. So grateful today for the Holy Spirit's faithful instruction.
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This verse can take several applications, but the one speaking to me today is made more difficult in the situations of my present life. To stand for truth when it means I stand alone is the weakness the Lord will be strong in for me. And I praise Him...
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Psalm 91:9-10 9) Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10) There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. Such a balm of truth in light of our modern times that threaten with Ebola and other biological...
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Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts... As the soft wick yields to the stronger force of fire, a candle is inflamed, giving light in the darkness that surrounded it. Over time, the candle changes as it is consumed. The person consumed...
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I often wake to the silent sound of a song stirring in my spirit. This morning it is the little song I taught my sons when they were very young: 'Christ my Savior set me free from all my sin~ Free to do the things that count for Him, again, and again. I have been released, given love and...
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... what core emphasis would they find? For so many years my 'core' has not been focused on the only love I've really known... Jesus. By His grace, I'm awakening to His love and responding with deep gratitude, trusting His light to lead me into greater light... that others may see HIM alone...
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'The greatest enemy to human souls—I think I am not wrong in saying this—is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.' ~Charles Spurgeon And how subtle this enemy can be... adding the heart of true gospel as a 'tag on' to their own filthy works. Yes...
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Finding strength and encouragement in the words of the late David Wilkerson: We do not keep ourselves from evil by our own power; we do not do battle with Satan in our own strength. The Lord of hosts must do the keeping. Hear what the Bible says: "He sent from above, he took me, he...
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I read this in another thread, and find such comforting truth: Jesus is our Substitute, restoring that which sin took away; Our Surety, paying all the debts we would contract; Our Shepherd, taking charge of our persons~ to nourish them, to preserve them, and to set them before His Father's...
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Hebrews 10:19-25 19) Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20) by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, 21) and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22) let us draw...
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I have counted loss... for the surpassing greatness of knowing life in Christ Jesus. May we be found in Him, not having our own righteousness, but that which comes by faith in Jesus. As He became sin (Who knew no sin), so are we given the priceless gift of righteousness (who did not know...
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This song was shared in another thread. It ministers to my spirit on all levels... and I can't help but share it here, trusting others will also be blessed by it's truth (so soothingly sung). The Lord's My Shepherd - Stuart Townend - YouTube
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Philippians 3:3 (ESV) For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh. (Italics mine) Paul goes on to recount his ability to boast in accomplishments of his flesh... and by all counts he did have reason. Yet, he...
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Every year about this time (Halloween), a grand celebration of death permeates society as we know it in America. I have chosen my words deliberately, and there is no innocent fun in this 'holiday'. Fear and death are chief enemies to all humankind... believers will treat it as such. Reading...
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Reading in John 1 this morning, and rejoicing in the simplicity of the Gospel there: John 1:11-13 11) He came unto His own, and His own received Him not. 12) But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: 13) Which were...
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Colossians 2:8-10 8) Beware that no one carries you off as spoil through his philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ; 9) For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, 10) And you have been...
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'Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Satisfies my heart'... Jesus, I am resting - YouTube
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“If the gospel teaches the final perseverance of the saints, it teaches at the same time that the saints are those who finally persevere - in Christ. Continuance is the test of reality.” (Bruce) The love of God that lead to a cross for Him, will lead true believers to Heaven. Nothing can...
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' Only those who stand on the ground of fellowship can engage in spiritual warfare.' (W. Lee, W. Nee)