August, 2024

• 27 August

  When Watchfulness Is Needed

  

  On April 10, 1912, the steamship Titanic sailed on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. The largest passenger ship in the world to that time, it was also hoped to be the fastest. The captain, in an effort to break the transatlantic crossing record, had the ...

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• 26 August

  The Courage To Obey God

  

  The Courage to Obey God  Obeying God requires immense courage, especially when it means standing against societal norms, personal desires, and even close relationships. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that emphasize the importance of obedience to God and the blessings it brings. The Call to Obey The Bible ...

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• 24 August

  Bible Verses To Live By, From Philippians

  

  Recently I have been reading from the Book of Philippians in the New Testament. What caught my attention were the number of passages that give insight for living a life of spiritual maturity. Following are eight sections of scripture that stand out, and that provide good content for study and ...

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• 23 August

  Philanthropos: Growing in the Grace of Kindness

  

  Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. There’s a beautiful word in the Greek language that we should all be familiar with: philanthropos. Our English word philanthropy comes from this term, which of course as we ...

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• 22 August

  How Great Is Our Love For God? (Introduction of “Heartitude”)

  

  Do we have the same amount of love for our Heavenly Father as He does for us? What about the same amount of love and respect for His Son, Jesus Christ? Something to think about: When you wake up each morning, do you acknowledge the grace and mercy God has ...

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• 21 August

  Christians Facing The 2024 US Election

  

  Chaos!  Confusion!  Lawsuits and Trials!  Assassination attempt!  Switch of presidential candidates!  Accusations!  Who do you believe? The Never-Trumpers would have you believe this election is all about Trump. It’s not.  They would advocate that he should not even be a candidate because of his past moral failings.  The sad issue ...

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• 20 August

  Kingdom Living: Forgiving Others

  

  There is a desperate need for Jesus, in this chaotic world around us. As believers, we have become so focused, that we’re losing sight of what’s important. Knowing we’re born into a sinful life, our minds are often vulnerable at a price. Should we choose the opposite of Him, we ...

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• 19 August

  Why I Am Not An Atheist? (Chinese/English)

  

  PSALM 14 诗篇 14 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. 愚顽人心里说：“没有神。”他们都是邪恶，行了可憎恶的事，没有一个人行善。 PSALM 53 诗篇 53 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is ...

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• 19 August

  In Perfect Love-No Fear

  

  In Perfect Love, No Fear In the shadow of the valley, where darkness seems to creep, God’s love surrounds us, His promises we keep. Through the trials and the pain, in sickness and in health, His perfect love casts out fear, our greatest wealth. When the night is darkest, and ...

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• 19 August

  Give Your Life The Best Shot

  

  Recently I flicked on the television right at the time when the United States and France were competing for the Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball. There were about 5 minutes left in the game, and the score was no more than 2 or 3 points apart. One team would ...

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