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Week of Oct 10

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What is truth?
How do you determine truth? What you
believe to be truth determines how you behave-
not just consciously, but often, subconsciously also.

Jesus came to testify to the truth, but there is one
who exists and totally opposes the truth. Jesus came
to represent the truth, and Satan is the enemy of
Jesus and the truth.

Satan wants to exchange the truth of God for a lie.
The devil has two great weapons that he uses:

Relativism- the assumption that there is no such
thing as absolute truth; truth is evolving; truth is not constant

Subjectivism- the belief that I,the subject, have the
right to determine what is wrong without submitting my
judgement to any authority outside myself; since there
is no absolute truth, you can't impose your belief on me,
I am the source of truth.

Truth is not a "what" when relating to eternity;
it is a "who". We as believers, live the truth
because of God's grace and mercy.

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Jesus told him,I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one can come to the Father except through me.

John 14:6
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Week of Oct 17

God wants us to be happy, but
He doesn't want us to be happy because
it feels right, sounds right, and seems right.
It must be because we are in the pursuit of God.

God never gives us permission to do things
that we know are wrong and unwise,
just to make us happy.

God wants us to be blessed, and He
blesses us materially, but He doesn't want us to
settle for those things that are counterfeit or
false in any way, shape, or form.

You were created for God's pleasure.
If you seek first the Kingdom of God, and
not the things of this world, all the things that
you need in His righteousness, that bring Him
pleasure through you, will be given to you.

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For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure,
a craving for everything we see, and pride in our
achievements and possessions. These are not from the
Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading
away, along with everything that people crave. But
anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
1 John 2:16-17
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Week of Oct 24

Most people don't know the meaning of commitment.
They make commitments casually, then break them for
the slightest reason without any hesitation, remorse or regret.

Real servants finish their tasks, fulfill their responsibilities,
keep their promises and complete their commitments.
They don't leave a job half done, and they don't quit when
they get discouraged. They are trustworthy & dependable.

God is testing your faithfulness. If you pass the test you're
in good company; Abraham, Moses, Samuel, David and Paul
were all faithful servants of God.

God has promised to reward your faithfulness in eternity.

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"Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been
faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you
many more responsibilities. Let's celebrate together!"

Matthew 25:23
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Week of Nov 15

Do you ever get tired or discouraged?
I think we all do. Sometimes it seems
easier to just give up.

When we're discouraged, we become ineffective.
When we're discouraged, we work against our own faith.

Nothing really

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You keep hitting it and going after it, and little-by-little
your life becomes a masterpiece of God's grace.

The fact is, great people are really just ordinary people
with an extraordinary amount of determination.
Great people don't know how to quit!

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So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the
right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.
Galatians 6:9
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Week of Nov 21

Often, we get God's blessing confused with His love.
God is bound, by His Word, to love us, and to
love us unconditionally. But His blessing is conditional.

He chooses whom He blesses. He blesses those who
seek, pursue, lay hold of the Lord, and shun sin.
Perpetual blessing comes to those who stays true
to the challenge, whether times are good or bad.

Don't be a person who rises to great spiritual
potential and then allows the enemy to cause
you to lose focus. You must stay in the field of
harvest,and you must continue on. If you do,
He will open the windows of heaven and bless
you continually.
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Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live
righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Matthew 7:33
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Week of Nov 28

The leftovers are packed away, or given out to family and
friends. Thanksgiving is over and Black Friday is the biggest
shopping day of the year.

Thousands arise before dawn to camp out at the entrance
to stores, waiting in anticipation for the doors to open to
humongous bargains. Store owners anxiously hope for a
stellar day of sales. They know this will set the financial
tone for this Christmas season.

Others will decide to stay home, watch the games on TV
and not take advantage of the savings. A few more will
wait until the last minute to do their gift shopping.

What if we waited with as much anticipation for God's
blessings to us as those shoppers camping out at the stores ?
They are looking to save a few bucks, to grab up the bargains.

His love is more than a bargain, it is freely given. All we
have to do is take it, open it and claim it as our own.
Like the store owners, He waits, hoping we will storm
the doors and rush in to get it.

This Christmas season, no matter the economy, no
matter how many presents you can or can't afford to buy,
take time to receive the free gift of Christ into your heart.
It is the one present you should open every day of your
life- His presence. He is waiting for you to come get it !


Once you do, there is so much more in store for you!

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Nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love
for us in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Romans 8:39b
CEV

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Week of Dec 5

Many are unfamiliar with the fact that our word "holiday" comes
from an old English word whose original meaning was Holy Day

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Even though our secular society seeks to drain all that is holy from
Christmas leaving little more than tinsel and toys, eggnog and elves,
we can bring back a sense of sacredness to the holidays.

We can bring a sense of sacredness to our celebration of Christmas,
simply by seeking to be holy ourselves. How do we embark
on this journey of holiness ?

Begin each day by taking time to speak with God and offering
yourself to Him, to be used for His purposes. Read your Bible
and meditate on God's word. Ask God for His cleansing power in your life.

Be holy these holidays and let the world be in awe
of what God has done in your life!

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But just as He who called you is holy,so be holy in all you do;

1 Peter 1:15
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Week of Dec 12

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Most believers have noticed the intrusion
of "Political Correctness" into our
language at Christmas.

Centuries ago people began wishing each
other "Merry Christ Mass". Somewhere
along the way, the two words came
together and the long "i" in Christ was
made into the short "i" in Christmas.

When someone wishes us a "Season's Greetings"
or "Happy Holidays" why not respond with
"Merry Christ's Mass" If you do, make sure
to say Christ's name correctly.

You might be surprised how many people
will appreciate this opportunity to
perhaps say, " Same to you !"
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And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
KJV

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Week of Dec 19

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Imagine that you give someone a fabulous gift.
When they receive it, they positively beam with
joy,excitement and enthusiasm, and thank you
profusely for giving them such a great present.

Then they toss it into their closet and ignore it forever.

Although we are not saved by our own works, our
response in faith to God's grace given by Jesus'
death and resurrection reflects the change which
has occurred in our hearts as the Holy Spirit has
come to live and work inside us.

If we believe we have found the greatest hope, the
greatest love, the greatest truth in the world, how
could we not share this truth with others. Let's
accept God's kindness with thanksgiving, and not
just put it on the shelf, but in turn offer kindness
to others,so that they too might come to know the
gracious God who proves such a wonderful gift
for all who are willing to accept it.
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As God's partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift
of God's kindness and then ignore it. For God says,
"At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of
salvation, I helped you"
Indeed, the "right time" is now. T oday is the day of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2
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Week of Jan 2

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Happy New Year
Some celebrated with a kiss at the stoke of midnight,
or a toast of champagne or maybe a fork full of
black-eyed peas for luck and prosperity.

Resolutions will be made, and adhered to for a few
days....maybe. Promises will be made to exercise more
and eat less, to love more and argue less.

But shouldn't each stroke of midnight be a new
beginning for us? We don't have to wait 365 days
to renew a right spirit within us. God's mercies are new
every morning. He has bridged the gap between our
sinful nature and His Holiness each day, each hour,
each breath.

Happy New Year- Happy New Day of Hope
God has given you yet another opportunity. T oday
decide who you will follow. Celebrate new life in Jesus,
who gave up His life for you. Shine His light for the
world to see and draw near with awe.
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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;
the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17
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Week of Jan 9

Waiting patiently is not common in our fast paced society.
We want instant everything and we want it with
overnight doorstep delivery. We are in a hurry to get
everywhere and once we get there we are in a hurry
to leave. We are living in a horn honking, microwaving,
fast food drive-thru, express lane world.

Waiting may well be the hardest thing a person is called
to do. But often waiting is the most valuable investment
of our time. For it is in waiting that we grow.

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Waiting can be a spiritual experience, a resting experience,
a growing experience, a strengthening experience, and
a building experience. Most importantly, when we wait
we have time to put everything else out of our life
and focus on God.

Remember the next time you get impatient that it
may be God's time for you to wait so you
can be ready to soar!
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Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD !

Psalms 27:14
NKJV

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Week of Jan 16

There are three things you can do with your life:
You can waste it, you can spend it, or you can invest it.
The best use of your life is to invest your life in
something that will outlast it.

The worst thing you can do is to live simply for t oday
and to live for yourself. God did not put you on earth
to live for yourself. He created you to be like Christ.

As we seek to grow and become more like Christ, we
need to learn how to live a life of service. This will
help us create a lasting spiritual legacy.

You will never enjoy life fully- the way God intended
for you to live it- until you learn it's not about you.
So go, and live a life of service.
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My life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work
assigned me by the Lord Jesus - The work of telling others
the good news about God's wonderful kindness and love.

Acts 20:24
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Week of Jan 23

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Choosing to accept Jesus Christ as your
Lord and Savior is the most important
decision you can ever make.

If you feel you are ready to make this
commitment, you can do so right now
by telling God you are sorry for your
past mistakes, putting your trust in
Him and asking Him to make you into
the person He created you to be.

The precise words you use to commit
yourself to God are not important. He
knows the intentions of your heart.
Your prayer can be as simple as
"Please Help Me"

If you are unsure of what to pray, use
this simple prayer to get started:

Jesus, I want to know you. I want you to
come into my life. I'm sorry for the things
I've done. Thank you for dying on the cross
for my sins. Only You can give me the power
to change and become the person You created
me to be. Thank you for forgiving my past
mistakes and for giving me eternal life with God.
I give my life to You. Amen

If you prayed that prayer, and truly meant it

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Congratulations & Welcome to the family of God !
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and
only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish
but have everlasting life.

John 3:16
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Week of Jan 31

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Serving others requires forgetfulness on your part.
You need to forget your own needs. You can't be
self-centered and serve the needs of another person.

The life of a servant requires the ability to forget
our own needs in the process of tending to someone
else's. Look to the needs of others, and trust God
to supply your own needs.

Everyone we serve is someone important to serve.
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"All of you, serve each other in humility, for God sets himself
against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5
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Week of Feb 6

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There is a secret to living a Christian life that many
overlook. It is the discipline of maintaining a fixed
focus on God.

Focusing on the troubles of your life only diverts
your attention away from God. Nothing but
Jesus Christ has the power to heal what is hurt
or to correct what has been damaged.

Only God has the ability to calm your fears,
lay to rest your suffering, and bring peace in
place of frustration and sorrow.

When you face life's difficulties, keep your eyes on
the Savior. He is the One who holds your course steady.
And he will complete His work in your life.
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So we don't look at the troubles we can see now;
rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen.
For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the
things we cannot see will last forever.

2 Corinthians 4:18
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