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Do Not Hide From God

27 January by Emily Schankweiler
Hide From God

I’ve often found that some of the most difficult times to turn to the Lord occur right after I sin against Him.  I’ll choose to rebel against Him and find myself running from Him afterwards, my heart full of fear.  I’ll politely refuse when people ask me to pray, or I’ll avoid my quiet times, [...]

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How To Overcome Temptation

24 December by Emily Schankweiler
How To Overcome Temptation and Sin

I’ve been thinking recently about the many stories of infidelity in the news over the past few months.  Whether it’s a prominent politician, a famous athlete, or some other celebrity, one often looks at the situation and wonders, “What were they thinking?”   In many instances, those who have fallen seem to have the perfect life: [...]

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Jesus Gives Us Strength To Obey

11 December by Chris Roberts
Jesus Gives Us Strength To Obey

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:11
Throughout the New Testament we are given the assurance that if we are in Christ we do not [...]

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Fear God, Avoid Sin

21 November by Chris Roberts
Fear God, Avoid Sin Devotion

…the people were afraid and trembled, and they stood far off and said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us lest we die.” Moses said to the people, “Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may [...]

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Does God Really See All My Sin?

10 November by Emily Schankweiler
can god see my sin

Then the Lord God called to the man [Adam], and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ Genesis 3:9
Adam was a man who was familiar with the presence of God.  Yet, when he sinned against God, he hid in fear… in fear of this holy God who was now his judge.  In his shame, Adam did [...]

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