Again, someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Are we experiencing the endurance of faith? Do we have a faith that provides us with staying power? Do we have a … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 3 of 3)
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GENUINE FAITH! (Part 2 of 3)
We noted yesterday how someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Considering the second of these three today, are we experiencing the insurance of … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 2 of 3)
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 3 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. We have considered the needed look within as to the nature of our own desires and our need for looking ahead to and utilizing the pathway of escape God provides. Today, let us consider the upward … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 3 of 3)
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Yesterday we noted the need for a look within at our own desires that might give rise to temptation. Today, let us consider our looking ahead. In the face of temptation, Paul encouraged. . … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
DECISION TIME! (Part 1 of 2)
Prior to Joshua taking the leadership of Israel and preparing to take them into the land God had promised, Moses once again encouraged the nation toward faithfulness to God. They had witnessed God’s power to deliver them from enemies, keep their clothes and sandals from wearing out (Deuteronomy 29:5), and … [Read more...] about DECISION TIME! (Part 1 of 2)
