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    Opposition to Christ and His Gospel

    I am reading Acts 4:1-31 The apostles were instrumental in the healing of people in the name of Jesus, and they were sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people. But many of the Jewish rulers did not like what they were doing. So, they arrested them, and eventually they decided to warn...
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    We're Not Of the World

    John 17:12-19 ESV “While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they...
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    Christian in Cilebut, Indonesia Disallowed to Celebrate Christmas

    You can search using google with Bahasa Indonesia "Larangan Ibadah Natal di Cilebut" Many muslims come and protest christians who are celebrate christmas with their family in their home in Cilebut, Bogor, Indonesia. Not only Cilebut, there is also Cilegon, Aceh, Lebak Maja and other places in...
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    Gratia Pello Detained by Indonesian Police

    Gratia Pello Detained by Indonesian Police Gratia Pello, a YouTuber who often defends Christian teachings but also criticizes Islamic teachings, was arrested by the police in East Java, Indonesia It is not yet clear when Gratia Pello was arrested. It is suspected that Gratia Pello was arrested...
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    They are Surprised When..

    1 Peter 4:1-2 ESV “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” Now Jesus Christ...
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    The Chosen of God

    Isaiah 41:8-10 ESV “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, ‘You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off; fear...
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    When our Minds Play Tricks on Us

    Psalms 56:1-4 ESV Satan (the devil) is the arch enemy of Jesus Christ, and of his gospel, and of all who follow Jesus Christ with their lives, in truth. He is like a roaring lion who prowls about seeking someone to devour. And so we need to be alert and serious-minded so that we can pray, and...
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    God's Perfect Law is True

    Psalms 119:137-140 ESV I think there is a lot of confusion within the church over this whole transition the Jews who believed in Jesus went through when the Lord took them away from the Old Covenant and he brought them into the New Covenant which he has now with his people who have died with...
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    The Unrighteous Killing the Righteous

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 1 John 3:11-16 ESV “For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one...
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    Attempts to Silence our Voices

    The priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees were annoyed that Peter and John were teaching about Jesus Christ and so they arrested them. The next day they brought the apostles before their rulers, elders, and scribes, along with their high priest, etc., and they examined them...
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    They Intend to Do Us Harm

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Matthew 10:24-25 ESV “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like...
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    Modern forms of antichrist oppression and the LGBTQ agenda

    (Excerpt from a writing of mine) " It is hard to believe in our time that one can be vilified, or fired from a job, for simply stating God created only two genders and that a man cannot change into a woman. It is a crime now to not use pronouns to describe men as “trans women” or women...
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    The School of Hard Knocks

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Matthew 10:34-36 ESV “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his...
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    Keep Me Safe, Lord

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 2 Timothy 1:8-12 ESV “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God...
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    Storms are Howling

    Storms are howling, folks not bowing, Headstrong in their plans a plenty, Trust in God they ain’t got any, They not friend, they are the en’my. Tricks and trappings, fingers snapping, Sins a plenty they are adding, Those who love God, they attacking, Wickedness, it is not napping. They are...
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    The Slander of False Christians

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Revelation 2:8-11 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and...
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    Timely Measures

    Timely measures are His treasures That He gives to make us better. Much is needed to make holy Those who follow Him so closely. God is sovereign over all things, Holy living to our lives brings, So He takes us through our trials, Some which come now through Belials. No escaping hardships...
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    Protection From the Evil One

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ESV “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered...
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    Enemies will Seek to Destroy our Lives

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Psalms 63:1-4 ESV “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no...
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    That I May Walk in Your Truth

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Psalms 86:11-13 ESV “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my...