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1 Cor 3:13-15 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. 14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.15 If any man’s Read more

Crucify the Flesh The flesh was crucified with Christ but for each of us that is only true if we apply the “truth” in our daily life. A man was watching a chicken run around with its head cut off — “It’s dead but it just doesn’t know it.” That’s the problem with many of Read more

In the Old Testament the word integrity (tummah) carries several meanings: whole, full, perfect, upright, honest, singleness of purpose, soundness, simplicity, and sincerity of the heart and intent. It’s interesting that a derivative of the word (tummim) was written on the High Priest’s Breastplate (Ex 28:30) as it was used in determining the will of Read more

During their last year in what we know as middle school, our orphans are required to take the national education test. They have consistently scored in the top percentile in the country, and our school is highly rated. That’s the good news. The bad news is that after middle school the orphans must leave the Read more

1 Pet 2:6-8 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same Read more

Eph 1:19-20 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places Let’s look at three very key words Read more

It is not what we do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through us. God doesn’t want our success; He wants us. He doesn’t demand our achievements; He demands our obedience … Charles Colson The obedient bride of Christ really does fit squarely into these very truth-filled words. What she wants Read more

Ps 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Josh 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is Read more

Peter and John found themselves in prison at the hands of the high priest for following God rather than man. And their experience at the hands of man is an incredibly revealing lesson and admonition for us. Acts 5:17-21 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect Read more

Have you ever passed someone and then a moment or two later tried to recall something about them that intrigued you but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Sure, and just as quickly you forgot about what it was you were trying to remember and went on about your way. But if it Read more