by Dr. Charles Stanley To love as Christ loves us is a worthy desire. And it sounds simple enough—until you’re faced with someone who’s hurt you, exhausted you, or simply rubbed you the wrong way. In those moments, selfless love can feel impossible. The Lord is very concerned about how believers live …
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Yes, God Can Use You, Listen For His Call
by Kevin Burton Peek into the book of Acts today Christian friend, and catch a glimpse of Lydia. And after doing so, be encouraged. With no special credentials, no special ability, except avail-ability, Lydia stepped up to support the work of the Lord. This was in Philippi, at the time, the most …
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Embrace The Blessing Of Being Inadequate
by Kevin Burtom A recent message from In Touch ministries begins, “From time to time, a sense of insufficiency will surface in all of us.” Yeah, I’m thinking, “what do you mean from time to time?” If you mean from one minute to the next, then sure, from time to time I feel inadequate. …
Live The Example Christ Set For Husbands
by Kevin Burton Husbands, take note. Here’s a lesson in love from the book of Ephesians. Whether your wedding anniversary is coming up, as mine is, or not, the Apostle Paul’s admonition should be on your mind at all times and close to your heart. May your wife warm herself in the …
Lord, Keep Me Back From Presumptuous Sins
by Kevin Burtoon Believer, take note of a humble prayer this morning and take note of who prayed it.: “Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression” (Psalm 19:13 KJV). “Such …
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Good News About Life Savers Among Us
by Kevin Burton Then Apostle Paul said better than I ever will: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on …
Dear Christian, Here’s Your Attitude Check
by Kevin Burton I shared this with my mom before I shared it with you. Hope you don’t mind. It’s the latest message from Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life radio ministry. I thought Mom needed to hear it. I knew I needed to hear it and I think you will …
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Lean, Pray, Trust, Love, Just A Little Bit More
by Kevin Burton I needed this today and I thought some of you might need it too. This message is written on a 4-by-7 sheet of paper, not attached to anything else. I have it because I have helped my mother move three times in the last seven or eight years. Mom downsized …
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Aging, Decay And Death: Part Of God’s Plan
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) Growing old and the natural end of that, death, cannot be avoided. So how does one age properly? What is the Lord trying to accomplish through this drawn-out process? …
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Why We As Christians Should Imitate Christ
Why We As Christians Should Imitate Christ by Kevin Burton Imitation is said to be the highest form of flattery. That’s what we’re thinking of today in answering the question, “why imitate Christ?” Who besides God is worthy of imitation or flattery? “Be like Mike” was a Nike slogan years ago and …
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