Tag Archives: Exhortation

Longing for Freedom – 2

Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 To some degree, Christianity agrees with philosophies which assert that human beings have limited freedom and externally determined destinies. In the world as it is, of course, there is no genuine freedom, and wise is the … Continue reading

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Longing for Freedom – 1

Scripture Reference: John 16:20-22 All celebrations, and religious celebrations especially, begin with a feeling of freedom. Starting with freedom, celebrations at the same time also manifest, embody, and express the deep human thirst for freedom. However, understand that I am … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 3/12/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I am thankful for the PEACE of God in my heart, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 3/10/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: 1 Peter 1:1-12 You can’t hear him, but he’s wiser; you can’t see him, but he’s more faithful; you can’t touch him, but he’s nearer than whatever else you’d trust. It is one of the … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 3/07/2026

Agnosticism and Atheism What may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are … Continue reading

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 4

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Strangers and nomads, foreigners and refugees, and exiles are what the saints of faith were; and such is what we are as believers in a country, a kingdom, that has been promised to each of … Continue reading

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 3

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Faith for Abraham was never a peaceful, gentle, thing. It was a disturbing force compelling him to venture into the unseen. Faith that does not involve risk is not faith. True faith can never be … Continue reading

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 2

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 Enoch was one of the grandsons of Adam and the father of Methuselah who lived longer than any other person recorded in the Bible (969 years). Enoch lived a long time, also, 365 years, but … Continue reading

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Just Pilgrims Passing Through – 1

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5; Hebrews 11 “This world is not my home,” people often say, “I’m just a passing through!” It’s a similar sentiment to that often expressed in the spirituals: “Soon I will be done with the troubles of the … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 2/27/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham If I convert any, they won’t be real conversions. The LORD … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 2/25/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Luke 12:22-34 Don’t be discouraged today. You can leave your “what-ifs” and “if-onlys” in the hands of the one who loves you and rules all things. Even though you’re a person of faith who has … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 2/22/2026

Agnosticism and Atheism The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good (Psalm 53:1). For the foolish person will speak foolishness, And his heart … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 7

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done – Continued Paul makes it clear that it was the way in which God chose to send His Son that was crucial to His plan and its success. He … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 6

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done The apostle John captured the essence of Christ’s mission when he recorded the words of Jesus to the Pharisees in an extended exchange over freedom and captivity when he … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 5

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Grasping What We Used to Be – Continued From Last Lesson: Paul wants his readers to realize that we can only fully appreciate what we now are in Christ against the backdrop of remembering what we … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 4

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued From Last Lesson: Throughout the history of the church, it has often been the case that God’s professing people have been too eager to be identified by their own … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 3

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued As Paul stated in Ephesians 1:3, he says the same thing to the Galatians, but from a slightly different perspective when he states, “For you are all sons of … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 2

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are The closing verses of chapter three draw together the major threads of what the apostle has been saying so far in this letter, and he does so in a way that … Continue reading

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 1

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 There was a series on British television called Heir Hunters that was all about teams who set out to trace individuals who have been named as beneficiaries in someone’s will, but are unaware of it. The … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 2/11/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I am very happy when people come in large numbers, but … Continue reading

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