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[6 Aug 2007 | No Comment | ]

“The law of Christ cannot prevail until the law of evolution is toppled.”
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18)
What is the root of the problem in our culture in America? In Europe? In the world?
At 7 p.m. EST on Saturday August 4, I watched the Coral Ridge Hour on TBN (Trinity Broadcast Network). Dr. D. James Kennedy’s shared an outstanding sermon titled “The Root of the Problem.”
Dr. Kennedy …

* PRAYER, Community, Trust »

[3 Aug 2007 | No Comment | ]

“The Glory of life is NOT never falling, but rising every time you fall.”
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Where does this devotional find you today?  On a mountain-top of enthusiasm and hope, or in a valley of discouragement and despair?  Perhaps somewhere in between? 
In the past two years, Rick Heeren has had a greater impact on me in my faith walk than anyone else. At the beginning …

Restoration, Salvation »

[2 Aug 2007 | No Comment | ]

There are 22 questions the members of John Wesley’s Holy Club asked themselves every day in their private devotions over 200 years ago.
“Be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16b)
Do you disobey God in anything you do?
Last week God flushed out a substantial sin problem in our family that I was completely unaware of. While that process has been very painful, I’m thankful that God is purging the evil from our family. God is very serious about our personal and family holiness. For example, in Deuteronomy 17-24, God says …

UNITY »

[1 Aug 2007 | No Comment | ]

There is no room for an “independent spirit” in the Body of Christ!!! – Rev. Jim Vaught
“Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul.”  (Acts 4:32)
How can you encourage your pastor to be part of a weekly corporate prayer gathering with other pastors?
As mentioned in my devotional on July 8, 2007 titled Power to Change Team [www.yourdailyblessing.com/content.cfm?id=2381], Bowie Curry, the prayer coordinator for the Greater Fredericksburg area, connected me with Jack Stagman on June 18. Jack, who heads up the Loudoun Church Alliance, invited …