Category Archives: promises

Wait for the Finals

I have gained much from reading Spurgeon over the years. I read this this morning, and I could hear the Holy Spirit speaking into my soul. I need more of this” peaceful perseverance” working in me. From Charles Spurgeon’s “Faith’s Checkbook” Wait … Continue reading

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Superglue and the Blood of Jesus

“For I will never leave you, or forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5 It’s funny, but it seems that our civilization claim to fame revolves around this grand idea of inventing good adhesives. Chemists and manufacturers have astutely given us wonderful glues and … Continue reading

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Calibrating Your Heart to His

“May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.” Romans 15:5 “Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be … Continue reading

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Here and Now, With His Grace

It is a bad habit to try to teach without personal knowledge. We can preach, but we do not possess. This is one of the occupational hazards of those of us in our profession. It seems to carry a horrible … Continue reading

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Joy Means ‘Strength’

“Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return.     They will enter Jerusalem singing,     crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear,     and they will be filled with joy and gladness.” Isaiah 35:10, NLT Part of our personalized history includes an … Continue reading

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