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The Tongue-Tied Evangelist
From the earthly and temporal perspective then, the cross is an offense as Billy Graham once remarked; hence, for every rational man or woman only God can bring about the repentance that reverses this view. There is no humanly power, whether that of oratory, argument or persuasion, let alone intimidation or threat that can bring people to faith. It is God that reveals the truth of the Gospel through his Spirit; therefore, the Gospel is not only sufficient, it is the only message the evangelist should bring lest arguments or confusion ensues.
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Wisdom Books Part 5 of 5
Here concludes our brief overview of the wisdom literature. It is only fitting that we end with a question. For if these books, which are meant to make us wise teach anything, then surely it is that life and God are ultimately a mystery. And mystery is necessary for spiritual health.
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Wisdom Books Part 4 of 5
Solomon, the wisest of men examines “life under the sun” and deduces, not purpose but vanity and meaninglessness.
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Wisdom Books Part 3 of 5
Clearly wisdom and knowledge are important to God. However, they can easily be misused for both are seductresses.
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Wisdom Books Part 2 of 5
Our lives are adding up to something of eternal importance and everything matters. The question then is, am I writing my own story or is it He who writes it?
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Wisdom Books Part 1 of 5
Pain compels questions and the first question is usually, “What did I do to deserve this?”
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Perspective and Reality
God provides us His perception of reality. Changes in circumstances are not my avenue to solutions to problems; rather the battle for perspective rules the day. My battle is not for control of circumstances but with the spiritual, for my mind. The outcome of circumstances belongs to God
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7 Minutes With God
The morning watch sealed the crack. It enshrined a truth so often obscured by the pressure of ceaseless activity that it needs daily rediscovery: To know God, it is necessary to spend consistent time with Him.
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The Agency of Coronavirus
Throughout history, from the shut gates of Eden to the present, there has been disease. Disease literally means discomfiture, and each bacterium and virus, God-made and God-given, is divinely designed to discomfort men and women at ease with themselves.
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Safe at Home
Pray that God would put in your path today a person that needs to hear the truth and hope of Jesus Christ.
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