The Inner Vision

"...looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or …

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The Coasting Christian

"Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away." ~ Hebrews 2:1 You and I need to beware of "coasting" as a Christian... like a ship without an anchor, a Christian can “drift away” from a life lived by faith. Why? Coasting is effortless. Coasting happens …

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Day 15: Counting Down to the Christmas Revolution

"...but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself." - Hebrews 9:26 In the process of getting a divorce after five painful years of separation, Chip and Cindy Altemos had begun seeing other people. Then without warning, Chip’s health began to deteriorate rapidly. …

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Day 10: Counting Down to the Christmas Revolution

God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express …

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Pure Provocation

Galatians 5:25-26 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another." Hebrews 10:24 "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works." Advice to a young man starting his first job: "You're likely to …

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