The word standard has been defined as an approved model or mode. God would never set a standard that would be impossible for us to achieve or attain. If God called us to be holy, then with His help we can be holy. If sin is missing […]
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21
Jan
2025
Holiness is the Standard of Life
14
Jan
2025
The Blood is the Substance of Life
Without blood we cannot live. The blood carries the nutrients throughout the body, as well as eliminating toxins and wastes. When we lose blood we become anemic and weak because it decreases our ability to fight off infection and bacteria. Similarly, the blood of Christ washes away […]
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07
Jan
2025
Commerce is the Interchange of Life
The word commerce is defined as the interchange of buying and selling of commodities, goods, services, ideas, or sentiments. In our capitalist society we begin learning the concept of exchange at an early age. I remember as a small child trading pencils, baseball cards, lunches, candy, toys, […]
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31
Dec
2024
Security is the Environment of Life
Some plants will only grow in certain environments. For example, tropical plants only grow in tropical climates. New Christians cannot expect to go back into carnal worldly environments and feel secure in their faith until they have matured spiritually. Marriage cannot continue to thrive and survive without […]
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24
Dec
2024
Salvation is the Gift of Life
Everyone loves surprises. When you are presented with a gift, immediately you wonder: What is it? Do I need it? Can I use it? Is it valuable? Will it cost me something? The word gift implies that it is free, but there is something incumbent on our […]
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18
Dec
2024
Pain is the Fact of Life
I do not believe God intended or enjoys watching His children suffer. However, I’m sure you have heard the expression, “No pain, no gain.” It is the ripping and tearing of muscle that causes us to build muscle. Parents wrestle with the inner conflict of wanting to […]
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10
Dec
2024
Enthusiasm is the Zeal of Life
Enthusiasm is an invigorating, animating energy that makes you feel inspired and alive. It produces excitement and vitality. It will cause you to tackle almost anything with an “I know I can do this” attitude. The person with a gloomy disposition will exist barely getting by, while […]
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03
Dec
2024
Disappointment is the Certainty of Life
Disappointment happens! It’s not “if,” but “when.” Do you remember the first time you realized that everyone is not going to like you? What a shock! Or, what about the “reality check” the first time you lost a game or came in second place in a contest […]
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18
Nov
2024
The Fruit of the Spirit is the Model of Life
The fruit of the Spirit reveals nine characteristics that describe the model Christian. Each fruit begins with love. These ingredients produce a happy, well-adjusted, spiritually mature person. It is the evidence of the Holy Spirit transforming your natural temperament into the image and personality of Christ. The […]
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12
Nov
2024
Addiction is the Prison of Life
America is described as, “The Home of the Free.” How can a man fight for liberty and then submit himself to a different kind of prison? How can people throw away their freedom by allowing themselves to be incarcerated by addictions that dictate, dominate, and control their […]
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