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"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,...
Have you ever wondered, "God, why aren't you listening?" It's a common question, especially just after Easter. We celebrate Jesus' coming on Palm Sunday, read His words on Maundy Thursday, remember His sacrifice on Good Friday, and rejoice at His resurrection on...
GEN. 22:8: "And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together." GAL.1:3: "Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might...
In God Speaks, Parts 1, I began the story of how God worked in me and in my family to help us know that homeschooling was His will for my boys. The story continued in God Speaks, Part 2, when God told us we needed to STOP homeschooling! Throughout all of this, God...
"To Timothy, my dearly beloved son ..." (2 Tim. 1:2) This opening address to Timothy reminded me very much of the words I use to address a birthday or personal greetings card. It is direct but personal and using the word 'To' evokes to my mind affection from either a...
"So the woman went home and did what Elijah told her to do. And the woman and her son and Elijah had enough food every day. The jar of flour and the jug of oil were never empty, just as the Lord, through Elijah, had promised." (1 Kings 17:15-16 NCV) [1] God had sent...
Many college students lose their Christian faith by the time college is through with them! It doesn’t have to be that way. If you want help, try http://www.trueu.org. This site was announced, on the Focus on the Family Broadcast, June 14, 2006:...
Time has long been one of the most discussed and debated themes, throughout human history. In science, time is considered as one of the fundamental quantities in addition to space and mass. If you have time, then let us explore this all-important subject. The online...
In last week's lesson on faith from the Hebrews 11:29, we learned that when God makes known His will in the lives of those around us, it is our place to have faith that God knows best, no matter how ridiculous the request may seem. Faith requires us to support and...
(Whether a parent yourself, or a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, a neighbor, a teacher, a scout leader, or whatever your role in the lives of the children around you, this important series will give you valuable tips on how to influence those kids for the Lord! To...
"The LORD had said to Abram, 'Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.'" (Genesis 12:1) I love the old Western movies, especially the ones that have wagons heading over the Oregon Trail. Those early pioneers of...
Last week, in the Problems at Ai, Part B, we learned that though sin can stay God's hand, it isn't always a result of our OWN sin. So in the face of disaster, remember to ask God to reveal any unconfessed sin. But if there is none, put your faith in the God who turned...
It's a Christmas tradition. You spend hours on the Internet, days traveling to major shopping centers in faraway places, and weeks at the local mall; you sew clothing and dolls, you knit sweaters and scarves, you bake goodies; you make beautiful things out of wood, or...