September, 2015

• 10 September

  There is No Power in Prayer

  

  Most of us have heard phrases such as “there’s power in prayer,” or “much prayer, much power.” But what if I told you that there’s no power in prayer? You would probably think that I’m not biblically sound or that I’m off my rocker. Despite what you may initially think, ...

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• 10 September

  Is God Judging Iran?

  

  Down through biblical history God has judged nations. In Genesis 12:2-3 God told Abraham, “I will make you a great nation…And I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse…” Iran has said that they intend to “wipe Israel off the map.” A recent ...

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• 10 September

  If Government Is To Keep Order, Why All The Chaos?

  

  Authorities–the earthly “powers that be”–isn’t their purpose to maintain order in this world filled with sinful people roaming the earth? Laws are established to create civilized societies, yet we are driving 100 miles an hour toward a world of barbarism. Instead of establishing and keeping order, many appointed and elected ...

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• 9 September

  Our Hope: Self Help or His Help?

  

  “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.  Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.  It will be healing to your ...

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• 9 September

  Why I Feel the Need to Figure Things Out

  

  I am notorious for trying to figure out the outcome of a situation before it happens. I come up with all the possible scenarios, and then analyze each one. For a long time, I had absolutely no idea why I did this. Now, I have come to realize that I ...

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• 9 September

  The Secret To Finding Everlasting Peace

  

  Have you ever put a puzzle together and tried to force a piece where it didn’t belong? Or worse yet, have you ever done a puzzle only to discover that there was a single piece missing? Whether the puzzle was 25 pieces or 5,000, a missing piece ruins the entire ...

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• 9 September

  Is There Such a Thing As Too Much Purity?

  

  When it comes to Biblical marriage, many people put their whole focus on sex, but that is not what marriage is built on, even though it is important. The commentators and the naysayers focus on this and ridicule Christian young people for wanting to remain pure until marriage, but Christians ...

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• 8 September

  Living Your Life on Purpose

  

  Have you ever wondered where the most valuable place on Earth is? If you were asked that question, what answer would you come up with? Perhaps you might say that Wall Street is the most valuable place on Earth. After all — it has been deemed the most economically powerful ...

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• 8 September

  “War Room”: Labor Day Weekend’s Box Office Winner

  

  While many of us spent Labor Day weekend soaking up the last days of summer poolside, others were taking in the year’s final installment of summer blockbusters. The winner? The faith-based drama, “War Room.” This is the film’s second weekend in release and, according to Rentrak estimatse, climbed its way ...

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• 8 September

  Praying for your Enemies

  

  If you truly love and pray for those who slander and maltreat you, who hate and defraud you, you will make rapid progress, for when your heart is fully aware that this is happening, your thoughts and, indeed, your whole soul with all its three powers [faith, hope and love] ...

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