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New Faith and a New Nature

Your new faith did not erase your old nature. “Given to us are exceedingly great and precious promises, that you may be partakers of the divine nature.” 2 Peter 1:4 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “new faith and a new nature.” Salvation resolves the problem of your […]

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Abiding and Abounding

“I am rejoicing to see . . the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.” Colossians 2:5. The life which abides in faith abounds in Christ. My thoughts and comments today are about “abiding and abounding.” England has long been one of my favorite places to visit. I especially enjoy having […]

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Inner Conflict

“The war . . lasted a long time.” 2 Samuel 3:1 NIV A heart with incompatible loyalties creates inescapable inner turmoil. My thoughts and comments today are about “inner conflict.” Interpersonal conflict is disconcerting; intrapersonal conflict is even more distressing. You face an intrapersonal conflict every day, sometimes subtle, more […]

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Temptation

“I fear that somehow you will be led astray from . . devotion to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 NLT “Your strategy for success over temptation is very simple; choose to do what’s right.” My thoughts today are about “temptation.” No one is exempt from temptation. The area of temptation may […]

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