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  1. insurchoftruth

    Everything God Has for Us is In Our Disposal-Luke 15:31 ,32

    Everything God Has for Us is In Our Disposal-Luke 15:31 ,32 By the grace of God, we have everything in our disposal, which God has for us as a blessing, either spiritual, or material. The Bible says that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing from our God and Father, in the heavenly...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    We Once Walked

    Ephesians 2:1-3 ESV And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Our Strength Every Morning

    Isaiah 33:1 NASB Woe to you, O destroyer, While you were not destroyed; And he who is treacherous, while others did not deal treacherously with him. As soon as you finish destroying, you will be destroyed; As soon as you cease to deal treacherously, others will deal treacherously with you. The...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    A Look in The Mirror

    James 1:12-18 NASB Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    He Lifted Me!

    Psalm 119:105-112 NIV Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    Blessings of Grace

    Psalm 119:57-64 NASB The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. I considered my ways And turned my feet to Your testimonies. I hastened and did not delay To keep Your commandments. The cords of the...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    The Light of His Love

    1 John 1:1-4 NASB What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life— and the life was manifested, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    The Gospel Upside Down

    Colossians 2:1-3 NASB For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Unless We Abide

    John 15:1-6 ESV “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Far More Abundantly

    God’s Plan and Purpose Ephesians 3:7-13 ESV Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of...
  11. Philip_B

    Are we children of grace?

    My guess is that we would all want to affirm this self understanding. I have been mulling around (that's probably not the right term) for about two years now, having been encouraged here by an Easter Orthodox Christian. In initially I was a bit amazed at what seemed the smallness of the...
  12. emekrus

    How to Activate the Grace Within

    “Grace be to you and peace, from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ”—Ephesians 1:2-3 The above opening text tells us clearly that God has blessed us...
  13. Heartofsilver

    Coworker issues and God's Will with work

    Hello everyone, I work at a grocery store and I have been dealing with a coworker who has been causing problems. Off and on she has told the store manager that I have an attitude. Each time I was called into his office I told him that I didn't recall having one. One day while working there last...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    To Stimulate Our Minds

    Stirring Up 2 Peter 3:1-2 NASB This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your...
  15. JesusYeshuaisLord

    God's punishment - another expression of God's Love and Grace?

    This thought came to me this morning: What if God's punishment is just an expression of His Grace? Then I thought, hmm is it Grace or Love? Though can Grace go without Love? Anyway here is a practical illustration: If we were to compare a Parent-child relationship with a God-human beings...
  16. The Prayers Of Paul: A Compilation Of All Prayers

    The Prayers Of Paul: A Compilation Of All Prayers

    The prayers of Paul are not meant to just be studied; they are meant to be prayed for and appropriated into our spiritual lives so that we can bear worthy fruits like the Apostle did. In 1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul the apostle enjoined that we should be followers of him even as he is a follower of...
  17. Heartofsilver

    Friendship Issues/Random Unwanted Drama

    Hello everyone, This past spring break had unexpected trouble come my way with a good friend of mine named G. The issues started last summer when I opened up to her about my break up with my former boyfriend after she asked me why I left him. We were all mutual friends, so I told her in detail...
  18. Drought of the Heart

    Amos 4

    What great timing God can have . Amos became one of my favorites when putting the book together. Amos did not go to Seminary and so he was rejected and ignored by the system of man, nothing has changed. Amos picked fruit and was a herder God chose him to bring a message no one wanted to hear...
  19. insurchoftruth

    Deserving vs. Grace - Luke 15:18-32

    Deserving vs. Grace - Luke 15:18-32 When we read about the two sons in Luke chapter 15, we can see that both brothers, missed the point. One of them thought, that because he was doing everything his father required of him to do, deserves to be given good gifts from his father, for his own...
  20. H

    No Forgiveness for the Unrepentant

    The following are not my words, but I hold to the same opinions. This is something that churches across the country need to hear. Regardless of what you're comfortable with, the Bible cannot be changed. "Have you ever had it happen that when you rebuked an abuser, not only did she refuse to...