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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Does God Always Heal?

    While Jesus was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of...
  2. N

    Is this a sign from God? Or am I just crazy??

    (Long post, but I need to know that I'm not just crazy here lmao ) So first off, I've been agnostic most of my life...but as of a couple years ago, I'm not so sure anymore and am pretty positive God exists because of this thing my phone did, which I'll explain below...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    With No Doubting

    “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    At Your Word I will Let Down the Nets

    Luke 5:1-11 ESV On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he...
  5. JesusFollowerForever

    Why Works Are the Fruit, Not the Root of Salvation

    Dear Friends in Christ, Greetings, I write to you with love and concern for the truth that sets us free, the truth of God’s Word. It has come to my attention by reading many posts that some among you wrestle with the words of James, where he declares that "faith without works is dead." Some may...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    God's Words in Our Mouths

    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 youth.” But the Lord said to me, “Do...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Overcoming Sinful Addiction

    “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV) Before I get specifically into this...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Living By Faith

    Romans 1:14-17 ESV “I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Crazy for Jesus

    And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Ring Out the Sound

    Ring out the sound, ring out the bells, And of the gospel, tell them, tell. Do not hold back, and please don’t slack, For many of the truth do lack. Get that truth out, give it a shout, And don’t you now have any doubt That God can take it, take it far, So be his witness near and far. Say, “Do...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Danger's Lurking

    Danger’s lurking, humans squirreling, Minds are filled with garbage hurling, Life’s disaster going faster, Sin is now their Lord and Master. Open letter to the hurting, Sin is danger, don’t be flirting. Don’t escape in what is magic Or life can turn and be tragic. Time on earth not without...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    When Windows Close

    When windows close, A door will open. Trust in your Lord. Do not be frightened. When dangers hail, And windows shatter, Don’t be afraid Of what’s the matter. Have peace in Christ. Fully trust His Word. God cares for you. Every prayer He’s heard. He’s in control Over all your life, So rest in...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    The Storms of Life

    “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Not According to Expectations

    At the top of her lungs She cried out in exasperation. Nothing was working out According to her expectations. Life was not giving her What she thought life was all about. Life was giving to her What she had hoped that it would not. So her expectations, She learned, were not to be realized. And...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Holding Faith and a Good Conscience

    “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Abiding Peace

    Pain and sorrow know no bounds. Joy and laughter oft not found. Life depressing, oft distressing, Yields no blessing, so unresting. Trials often multiply. Friends are often passersby. Friendships failing, foes are railing, Hypocrites, they’re often bailing. Feel abandoned, left behind, By...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Why are You Afraid?

    An Original Work / December 5, 2013 Based off Various Scriptures Do not be afraid. Your Lord is always by your side. Serve the Lord in righteousness Before Him all your days. Those who hate the light Will not come to the Lord. They fear their deeds Might be noticed. So, they hate the light...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    When You Pass Through the Waters

    “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Down for the Long Haul

    When I last saw him He was hunkered down Down for the long haul Got nowhere to run Closed in his spaces Time is not his friend When will this be o’er? Will it ever end? Life is a changing Change from day to day Back and forth it goes In so many ways Fear and confusion Messages galore Keeps us...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    I Set My Face Like Flint

    “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 youth.’ But the Lord said to me...
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