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Exodus
Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Spiritual Thermodynamics
Contributed on Feb 15, 2024
Multiply and grow through faith in God’s Word, opposition, and obedience to God.
In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last ...read more
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2. Lessons From Failure
Contributed on Feb 21, 2024
When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.
Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more
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3. Bushwacked!
Contributed on Feb 27, 2024
If you want to be all that God called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, person, and promises.
On a Saturday in November several years ago (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more
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4. No More Excuses
Contributed on Mar 6, 2024
If we want to be all that God has called us to be as a church and as individual believers, we must stop making excuses and take that step of faith in obedience to God. Like Moses, trust in His power, plan, provision, precepts.
In his book, Something Else to Smile About, Zig Ziglar writes about his brother, the late Judge Ziglar, who loved to tell the story of a man who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the flights had been ...read more
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5. Why Me?
Contributed on Mar 15, 2024
Refuse to blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more
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6. Why Not Me?
Contributed on Mar 21, 2024
To be truly wise, acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him.
Some time ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not wanting ...read more
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7. By A Strong Hand
Contributed on Apr 4, 2024
To respond to God’s mercy, remember that GOD set you free, celebrate your deliverance, and consecrate yourself to the Lord.
Some time ago (2004), The Cape Times reported on a South African man, who surprised nine men robbing his home. Eight of the robbers ran away, but the homeowner managed to shove one into his backyard pool. After realizing the robber couldn't swim, the homeowner jumped in to save him. But once ...read more
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8. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
Contributed on Apr 11, 2024
When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.
Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more
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9. The Song Of The Redeemed
Contributed on Apr 19, 2024
If you want to be truly free, rely on God’s surpassing power, recognize God’s splendid holiness, and follow God’s sovereign guidance. Then you will experience God’s glorious triumph.
A little more than 10 years ago (2011), comedian Steve Martin introduced the entire atheist hymnal (on one page of paper). He called it, “Atheists Don’t Have No Songs.” Take a look (show Atheists Don't Have No Songs—Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers). Christians have their hymns and ...read more
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10. Grumble Or Grow
Contributed on Apr 24, 2024
When life gets hard, don’t grumble; grow!
Several years ago (2009), Louis C.K. was on Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, where he described today’s entitlement culture. He said in our culture, “Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy.” Take a look (show Louis CK video). Louis talks about how he was on a plane that offered ...read more