born again, fear, Nicodemus, salvation

Nicodemus

“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him. In reply, Jesus declared, ‘I tell …

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children, faith, Jesus

Childlike Faith

Life always brings challenges. And that is a good thing. Right? Hopefully, challenges will turn our face upward to the One who can help us. In earlier years, I had no problem going to God right away when I had a problem. I spent little time worrying about the future and who would pay for college tuition or which job we should …

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enemies, praise, tabernacle

Psalm 27:1-6

The Lord is my light and my salvation–Whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life-Of whom shall I be afraid?When evil men advance against meto devour my fleshwhen my enemies and my foesattack methey will stumble and fall.Though an army besiege me,my heart will not fear;though war break out against meeven then will I be confident. One …

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evangelism

To Know the Greatest Love Story

So do not be ashamed to testify about the Lord. 2 Timothy 1:8 Yet, I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed. 2 Timothy 1:12b It seems each week brings a new theme in my heart. This week it is evangelism. Maybe you can relate to my prayer today. He is faithful to answer our prayers and give …

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faith, gifts, Paul, Timothy

Stir it Up!!

“I have been reminded of your sincere faith… for this reason I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” 2 Tim. 1:6 Paul was writing a second letter to Timothy. It was a letter of encouragement. Timothy was struggling with his faith, probably questioning everything he had …

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