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Embrace Your Limp
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 – Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy Or high born. when God called you. 27 Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are…
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The Imperfect Leader is Perfect
1 Timothy 1:12-17 says: 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him, 13 even though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because…
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Follow Scripture not Sources
2 Timothy 4:3-5 says: 3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 5 But…
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We May Be Chained but the Gospel Never Is.
2 Timothy 2:9-10 says: 9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained. 10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. The…
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Avoid the Shipwreck
1 Timothy 1:19 says: 19 Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. What powerful advice this is. I also find the words to be compelling. Cling, violate, and shipwreck are all very strong words. As…