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As we looked at Paul’s final visit to the elders of the church of Ephesus, we saw many characteristic fruits that were displayed in Paul’s life as a result of Paul understanding and living forth his life in Christ.  That phrase "In Christ" is first used referring to the ministry of Paul in Acts 24: … Continue reading “Power Filled Positive Thinking-Chapter 3B-Every Promise of God is Eternally “Yes” in Christ”

SWEPT AWAY BY GRACE—A STUDY IN I PETER (PART 20)-Living Fearlessly, Singing Joyfully, and Loving Unconditionally On November 28, 2012 Habila Adamu, a business man in Nigeria, was shot in the face in front of his six year old daughter and his wife because he refused to denounce the name of Jesus Christ. Though he … Continue reading “Living Fearlessly, Singing Joyfully, and Loving Unconditionally”

Swept Away by Grace-A Study in I Peter part 2—Born Again Into this LIVING HOPE I Peter 1: “3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To … Continue reading “Born Again Into This Living Hope”

Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries or questions that we as believers face is why is there still so much suffering? Didn’t Christ say “come unto me and I will give you rest”? (Matthew 11: 28) Didn’t God promise that “3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds”? Psalm 147. Yet, … Continue reading “Why Do Christians Suffer?”

We so often look at our lives and struggle with what we may think are difficulties. We become discouraged, down heartened, or even self loathing.  We can’t see how to go one step further or face today’s burdens; yet, for those of us who know Christ–there is hope and there is joy.   Many times I … Continue reading “Live a Life that says Christ is my Every Song of Joy”