spiritual maturity
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The Heart in Which Christ is Formed
Regardless of the accuracy of our calendar, the point is that each year we are pointed to reflect and consider the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Along with the beautiful and wondrous holy events surrounding Jesus’ birth, there are vital spiritual realities enshrouded in the arrangements concerning Jesus’ birth that apply to us! We find… Continue reading
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Carrying the Holy Presence of God
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9 AMPC) You and I belong to a priesthood that Continue reading
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As Worlds Collide
The Scriptures foretell of the time when “perilous times will come…” (1 Timothy 3:1 NKJ). The complete passage (verses 1-6) seems like a capsulization of today’s culture and events. What is happening in our world is not trivial. Franklin Graham recently declared that “it seems like every demon in hell” has been turned loose” as… Continue reading
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Shall We, Will We, Be Like Jesus? (part 4)
Often an introduction to a message includes some strong statements noting contrasts to the theme of the message. As I have prayerfully sought to draw upon the Spirit of God for these messages, it is here where we will cover some points that are often touched upon in an introduction. We opened up with the… Continue reading
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Become Like Him: His Image, His Likeness (part 3)
It is a common dynamic in human nature to make comparisons; in these comparisons, the snares of deception are hidden, preventing us from fully pleasing God and fulfillment. It is enough to be a good Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, or Pentecostal? Too many of us rest in obtaining various milestones of the doctrinal teachings and practical… Continue reading
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We Shall Be Like Him… (part 2)
“We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is” (1 John 3:2 NKJ ). Yes, there will come a day when our faith shall be sight, as Horatio Spafford penned in 1873. As the clouds roll back like a scroll, and the King of Glory descends – we shall see Him… Continue reading
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We Shall Be Like Jesus (part 1)
What will I look like when I grow up? How will I be? These questions and ponderings are entertained by almost all of us when we are young. Yet these questions as it relates to us as Christians are incredibly significant questions with some very definable answers. In short, we are to be like Jesus,… Continue reading
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From Blade to Grain
“…The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows — how, he himself does not know. The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain… Continue reading
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