This is easily the longest article I’ve ever written. Check out the next few sentences and you’ll see why.
A while back someone asked me to define my “life verse.”
I suppose if I HAD to choose a single passage I’d pick Romans 8:28.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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“Learn from Me”–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29
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Why do you read the Bible?
I suppose answers vary with individual needs and life’s seasons. At different moments we seek knowledge, inspiration, encouragement, comfort, and guidance.
When I thought through this idea (I actually do that occasionally) I wondered if there was a single, best, right answer. Since The Bible Is About God I was going to offer something profound like “…acquiring a better, more intimate knowledge of God” (thanks Clark).
It’s always comforting to have a nice, tidy answer to such a complex question, even if it’s far too simplistic.
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For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister…This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil. Romans 12:9-11
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Romans 12:9-10 NRS
Think You Don’t Have Time to Read the Entire Bible in a year? Think again!
I was a bit daunted at the thought of reading the entire Bible together with my CIR friends and family this year. How will I ever find the time? Well, it takes about 20 minutes per day. You can also listen to the Bible in your car, while doing housework or chores.
Audio Bible prices are VERY reasonable. These are entire Bibles:
The NKJV Word of Promise: Complete Audio Bible On MP3 CD-ROMs
Christians in Recovery highly recommends this!
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Have you ever wondered if Biblical Law is still relevant? Does it matter anymore? Did Christ’s coming do away with the Law?
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I will strengthen thee. Isaiah 41:10
God has a strong reserve with which to discharge this power; for He is able to do all things. Until you can drain dry the ocean of omnipotence, until you can break into pieces the towering mountains of almighty strength, you never need fear.
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[The] test is summed up in this question: Where is our treasure? As Jesus said, the answer to that question reveals where our heart is.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21, NKJV
I once attended a church service where the pastor was teaching on this verse, and early on in his sermon he asked a lady in the front row if he could borrow her purse. She hesitated a moment before agreeing. The pastor then set her purse on the pulpit and proceeded with his teaching. Throughout the remainder of the service, we in the congregation couldn’t help but notice that the woman’s eyes never left the pulpit, even when the pastor walked around the stage as he spoke. It was a powerful illustration of his message.
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Ask Angie: If I as a person am #1 who can I help? Love is not self-seeking. If I seek to help myself first who matters after me? If I choose to help others first am I not full filled? Love is the greatest commandment. So why can’t we love?
1 Timothy 1:2a NKJV
To Timothy, a true son in the faith.
Paul talks about “a true son in the faith.” Timothy wasn’t his genetic son, but he was his spiritual son. How many spiritual children do we have?
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