Genesis 4 contains the details of the first recorded murder in mankind’s history. How quickly sin has invaded the minds and hearts of God’s special creation! In His desire to have a relationship with a creature made in His own image, God, in His sovereignty, chose to grant us free will. We have the freedom …
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Prayer And Potatoes
My mom passed along this little poem from many years ago. The author is unknown, but it has a great message. Prayer is vital to the life of a follower of Jesus, and there’s nothing more powerful. But as we pray, we can’t overlook the practical things that God wants to bring to our attention. …
Ten Principles To Accomplish The Job
I love the book of Nehemiah. It tells the story of building a wall, something that’s not part of our ordinary day (unless you’re a bricklayer!), but this little book has been the source of countless sermons, devotions, and Bible studies. I see Nehemiah as a treasure for two reasons. First, it illustrates once again …
Doers, Not Just Hearers
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves (James 1:22). I think this is at least one of the key verses in this short letter written to the Jewish Christians by James. This is not the James who was one of the original twelve disciples, the brother of John; …
Life After Salvation (In Four Simple Phrases)
Today is Day 29 of a 40-day devotional journey we're taking over at Around The Corner Ministries. I love it when scripture speaks to me in a clear way. Today's devotion is just such an example. I thought I might share it with you! If you want to join us for the rest of the …
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The Way Of The Word 