True That: Amy Carmichael

On the cost of the cross of Christ to each one who would truly follow Him. “No work that is set on following the Crucified escapes the cross. It would not wish to do so.  Sooner or later, if those who must give account to God do not weaken on some point of loyalty to …

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Perspectives: The Kingdom of God

Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed,  nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is within (or among) you.” - …

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Perspectives: Weakness

On the value of our weaknesses: The world's salvation, the lost's redemption, and the found's sanctification were not wrought in eternity past, although they were conceived and warranted there. These gifts were not wrought in the three years in which Christ Jesus walked the earth calling many to repentance and doing good. No, they were …

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Follower or Fully Indwelt?

Many people see themselves as followers of Jesus Christ. By this they mean they believe the facts about Jesus as they have heard them. They may have gone forward at an event, believed enough to say a prayer of commitment to Him, and have tried to obey what they have chosen as His commands to …

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The Great Adventure

Tobin Sorenson (June 15, 1955 - October 5, 1980) was an American rock climber and alpinist famed for bold first ascents on Yosemite big walls, in the Alps, Canadian Rockies, and New Zealand. He is considered by many the best all-around climber of his time.  His long list of climbing accomplishments included the first ascent …

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Given Over to Our God

A true disciple is one whose living has been given over completely to our God.  Giving oneself over to Him is important because the life of a true Christian is literally the life of Christ Himself lived in a person.  Thus, Paul states that he "...Has been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer …

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True That – George MacDonald

“Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it.  For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you …

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