Tag: conviction

Prayer and God’s Forgiveness

“Our Father . . forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive . .” Matthew 6:12 TEV. For good or bad, you get what you give, but in multiplied measure. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s forgiveness.” Thus far in our study of the […]

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Condemnation and Conviction

“Whenever our hearts condemn us . . God is greater than our hearts.” 1 John 3:20 NIV. Conviction offers restoration; condemnation threatens separation. My thoughts and comments today are about, “condemnation and conviction.” There are times when you will behave badly. A sadness of heart results, maybe even degrees of […]

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Essential Faith

Essential Faith Faith is a well-founded conviction that as God promises so it will be. “Faith comes from hearing the message . . through the Word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 NIV. There is confusion about faith – what it is, where it comes from, what it looks like, how it […]

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Lies and Half Truths

“Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 NIV Truth does not require argument or defense; it does, however, require your conviction. My thoughts and comments today are about “lies and half truths.” The practice of truth seems an increasingly rare commodity. […]

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Confidence and Courage

“Be courageous . . the Lord your God will go ahead of you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT “Courage does the right thing with no requirement of reward no regard for cost.” My thoughts and comments today are about “confidence and courage.” Things don’t always go the way you plan; relationships do […]

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