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How Evil Grows …   First, we overlook evil ... Then we permit evil ... Then we legalize evil ... Then we promote evil ... Then we celebrate evil ... Then we persecute those who call evil for what it is.   Woe to them who call evil good, and good, evil....

REMINDERS FROM THE CROSS   “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 JESUS’ FORGIVENESS REMINDS US OF GOD’S GRACE   “Dear woman, here is your son; Here is your mother.” John 19:26 JESUS’ CONCERN FOR HIS MOTHER REMINDS US OF...

When I am facing issues of temptation, pride, lust, or spiritual attack, I can always choose to:     Live by God’s PRINCIPLES or human PRESSURES. We must obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer...

Benedictus Go forth into the world in peace. Be generous with all that God has given you; freely have you received, freely give. Minister to the poor and down-hearted. Heal the sick. Cleanse the lepers. Cast out demons. Raise the dead. Feed the hungry. Give water to...

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6.   God has provided a way . . . To Counsel me For to us a...

Christians who live victoriously~   ~Take risks, yet rely upon God   ~Don't give up, but seek God's strength   ~Are flexible, yet remain open to God's will   ~Maximize their strengths, as they flow from God's provision   ~Know their limitations, knowing that God is...

Everything you need to know, you can learn from Noah's Ark. I: Keep your priorities: Don't miss the boat. II.  Keep your perspective: Everyone’s in the same boat! III. Plan ahead: It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. IV. Stay in tune. When you're 60 years old,...

How to Improve the Quality of Your Life     Give something away with no strings attached   Do a kindness and forget it   Spend some time with the aged   Look intently into the face of a baby,and marvel   Laugh often; this is life's lubricant   Pray, or lose your way  ...

Accept One Another Romans 15:7 Admonish One Another Colossians 3:16; Romans 15:14 Be Devoted to One Another Romans 12:10 Be Kind and Compassionate to One Another Ephesians 4:32 Be Unified With One Another Romans 12:5; 15:5; Ephesians 4:25 Bear With One Another...

Encourage One Another     This is why I weep and my eyes overflow with tears.  No one is near to encourage me, no one to restore my spirit.  Lamentations 1:16    All of us feel this way from time to time.  Our hearts are heavy and broken; we cry out for...