Stay Rooted

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As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk out your life in him: rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, overflowing with thanksgiving. – Colossians 2:6, 7 
The Apostle Paul warned that “in the last days perilous times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1) and [...]

Those Personal Prophecies

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Life was tough, a prophet was in town, and I needed to hear from the Lord.  “God, I could really use a word about ____________.  If You could give me some encouragement, a confirmation, something to let me know I’m on the right track, I’d so appreciate it.” 
The prophet called certain people out [...]

Investments

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Recently we helped some friends move.  Because their new location is just temporary, many of their belongings were put in storage.  They are sort of “camping out”; where they live is not their permanent home. 
The Lord wants believers to be constantly aware that earth is not our final home either.  We are like [...]

Dependence Day

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Independence Day, with all its traditions — fireworks, cookouts, family get-togethers — is a happy time, as we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in our nation. 
God celebrates freedom, too.  He wants all people to be free.  2 Corinthians 3:17 assures us, “… Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” But [...]