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Christians are soldiers. If our soldiers were to take it into their heads that they ought never to be seen, a pretty pass things would come to. What are soldiers worth when they shun parade and dread battle? We do not want men who must always be skulking behind a bush, and dare not show themselves to…

I have heard it said that the good sculptor, whenever he sees a suitable block of marble, firmly believes that there is a statue concealed within it. His business is but to take away the superfluous material, and so unveil the “thing of beauty” which shall be “a joy forever.” Believer, you are that block…

You have noticed at night a star. It is only a little spark comparatively, but still it is very bright, and everybody says, “Do you see that star?” Yes, but there is a moon; why does not everybody say, “Look what a beautiful moon?” They notice the star first, because it is not usual to see stars so brilliant.…

A part of salvation is to be delivered from selfishness, and I am selfish enough to desire to be delivered from selfishness. How can you be of any service to others if you are not saved yourself? A man is drowning. I am on London Bridge. If I spring from the parapet and can swim, I can save him. But…

You are this day, Christian, like the seed of Israel in Canaan. You have not to escape from Egypt; you are already free. With a high hand and with an outstretched arm God has set you free from the Pharaoh of your sin; you have already passed through the wilderness of your convictions. The fiery serpents…

A Pennsylvania Turnpike worker decided that being brutally honest was the best way to end his 35-year career with the state. The worker was asked to fill out an exit survey and email it back to the human resources department. After completing the survey, the employee hit the “replay all” button and sent…

When Alan Tucker and his wife were married, they took the usual vows, promising to be true to one another “in sickness and in health.” When Alan took his vows, he knew they would be difficult to fulfill. His wife Jennifer was born three months premature and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy while still…

When faced with a unique challenge, a Tennessee church found they had an opportunity to express their faith in a bold way. In 2010, the church learned that $147,000 that was supposed to been sent as a missions offering had not been received by the Missions Board. Further investigations found that other…

A restaurant in China has found a new way to guarantee “service with a smile.” The Dalu Robot restaurant opened in Jian and is believed to be China’s first hotpot eatery. More than a dozen robots operate in the establishment servings as entertainers, servers, greeters, and receptionists. Each is equipped…

A True Light 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing ,15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ…

How can you tell the Holy Spirit is present? It is just like batteries in a flashlight. You can't tell the flashlight has batteries in it until you try to turn it on. When it is turned on you know if there are batteries or not. With the Christian life, if the Holy Spirit is present the Christian shines…

Getting Your Life Back Books: The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John climacus Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila The Ascent of Mount Carmel by John of the Cross Spiritual formation is rooted in the virtues. Choosing virtue is choosing to submit our will to God and…

COMPLAINING Nancy Singer and her sister, who did not want to be identified, say they have been loyal customers of Filene’s Basement for years but recently received a letter from the chain of stores asking them not to return. They acknowledge they have returned many items and occasionally complained about…

The Virgin Bride 6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the…

John MacArthur Basisinformationen zur Bibel Christliche Literatur-Verbreitung Postfach 11 01 35 • 33661 Bielefeld Wenn nicht anders angegeben, sind die Bibelzitate der Schlachter 2000 entnommen. Abkürzungen weiterer Bibelausgaben: Elb.: Elberfelder Bibel, unrevidierte Fassung Lu 12: Lutherbibel von 1912…

Matthew 5:14-16 you R THE light of the world Acts 26:18 message gien to Paul open the eyes of the gentiles so they may see the light of Jesus and turn from darkness 2 Cor 4:3-6 let lightness shine out of darkness 2 Cor 11:14 satan poses as angle of light Eph 5:8-14 children of light Phil 2:15we shine…

A Christian Guide to Passover (PESCH) Below is a compilation of several contemporary Seder services that are used today. Because of the passage of time and that Passover was intended to be a family tradition, it is not possible to reconstruct with certainty the type of Passover meal or celebration that…

How To Get Connected! JESUS TEACHES ABOUT THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION There’s a phrase that has become popular in pop culture today, Being in “the zone.” The zone refers to that state of mind when everything is clicking for you and you’re doing everything right. You can’t miss…

Christ has no hands but our hands to do His work today He has no feet but our feet to lead men in the way He has no tongue but our tongue to tell men how He died He has no help but our help to bring them to His side. We are the only Bible the careless world will read, We are the sinner’s gospel; we are…