Plus February's Deep Discount, Command of Christ, and Character Quality
| | What Seals the Deal in Living for the Lord | | | | | Have you ever wondered how unbelievers seem to be so happy and carefree? Why they seem to prosper rather than encounter God’s judgment? Are you frustrated that, while you chose the better way—living for Christ—you do not enjoy the riches or success that the wicked seem to enjoy? Pastor Gray directs us to consider Asaph, a man who wrestled through similar speculations. He expressed frustration with his lifestyle and felt that he had kept himself pure in vain. However, in spite of his struggles and frustration, Asaph identifies that it is the “sanctuary” that kept him firmly grounded. We too can discover this same key to life that Asaph found. |
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| | | “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” | | | |
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| Have you ever considered how life can come out of death? How good can come out of bad? Or more specifically, how God can use difficulties to make something beautiful? We actually see this death-to-life pattern throughout creation. For example, consider the transformation processes of seeds or caterpillars. Just as seeds and caterpillars have to go through a form of death to fulfill their designed purpose, we as believers also must be conformed to Christ’s death in order that His life may be formed within us. One of the key ways this transformation takes place is through our obedience to the command found in Luke 9:23—deny yourself. | | | |
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| The Commands of Christ Podcast | A fresh way to meditate on the words of Jesus. New episodes every Monday, available everywhere you listen to podcasts! |
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| | Not setting my affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others | | | “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” | | | | A Change in Plans for Joseph and Mary | “He took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt.” | |
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| DEEP DISCOUNT OF THE MONTH | | |
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| “Life is relationships; the rest is just details.” We are made for three great relationships—with God, others, and ourselves—and all relationships involve choice. The DNA of Relationships, the cornerstone book in Gary Smalley’s relationship series, will help you learn to take personal responsibility, create a safe environment, keep your battery charged, listen with the heart, and adopt a no-losers policy. It will revolutionize your marriage, family, friendships, and workplace relationships! | | |
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