As I continued soaking up the teachings of Jesus, He revealed three specific areas where He wanted His followers to avoid making a show: doing good deeds, praying, and fasting. The bottom line is: avoid “a performance”. He counseled those who want to be their best for God to avoid ...
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Fighting With Yourself By Joel B. Have you ever had a conflict with someone that you felt was necessary, but in the end you just end up feeling guilty about it? Have you ever been called to do something by the Lord and feel like obstacles keep falling in your ...
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Two small coins sank into the offering box—gently released from the poor widow’s hands—copper mites, worth less than a penny. Casting away everything earned; she alone, knew the measure of her loving gift. Her act of faith manifested during Paschal Week that brought people from all over the region to ...
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Fighting To Breathe By Joel B. Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason he had to be made like them fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the ...
Read More »Silent Obedience and The Wall That Came Down
“Okay everybody, listen up.” Joshua stared into the eyes of his priests and army. “I have heard from God, and he has told me that this city will be ours, but we have to do exactly what he says.” Armed and ready for a serious battle, the men anxiously awaited ...
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