Hebrews 11:9-10 says about Abraham with Isaac and Jacob, “By faith he dwelt as a foreigner in the land of promise…for he eagerly waited for the city [New Jerusalem] which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God.” Hebrews 11:15-16 has more about them: “if indeed they continued to remember that country from which they went out, they… Continue reading Eagerly Wait for New Jerusalem, Looking Away Unto Jesus
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3 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God
A relationship with God is our most important connection. God created us to be in a loving relationship with Him. Being created to connect with God is an amazing honor that offers indescribable blessings. Jesus teaches and models the love, contentment, and joy a relationship with God creates. “You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and you… Continue reading 3 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God
Seeking Him Isn’t Selfish
Let me guess . . . You’ve been meaning to make that mammogram appointment for months, but you just can’t seem to find the time. The last time you had a pedicure was 2014 when your family took that trip to the beach. Never mind that it was ten years ago. And you want to sit… Continue reading Seeking Him Isn’t Selfish
God Called Us To Be His Holy People
When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, he hadn’t been to that city yet. Therefore, he began his letter with an introduction telling them and us that God had called and sent him. In the first seven verses of this epistle, Paul made eight references to Jesus. In the seventh verse he… Continue reading God Called Us To Be His Holy People
Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again Sep 16, 2024 1335 Jesus tries again… Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country. These returned and reported it to the rest; but they did not believe them either (Mark 16:12-13, NIV). The disciples didn’t believe the report of Mary Magdalene that… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited
Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust
I hate the Rubik’s Cube. When the Rubik’s Cube craze hit in 1980, I bought one. I was so cool; I got all the colors the same—on one side. Oh, great. There are five other sides. I got my clueless fingers on one of those how-to-solve booklets, and very methodically—very slowly—I manipulated that stupid cube. Once it… Continue reading Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust
Leading By Influence Rather Than Power
Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here’s what we learn from it. Leading by influence rather than power. Honoring God rather than yourself. And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that… Continue reading Leading By Influence Rather Than Power
Are you running your race well?
By Elizabeth Prata I am “holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” (Philippians 2:16) Are you running well, or toiling in vain? Christian, when at the end of your life are you… Continue reading Are you running your race well?
Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Unlimited: Salvation And Condemnation | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Salvation and Condemnation Sep 20, 2024 1171 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned (Mark 16:16, NIV). Jesus told his disciples to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. And now he tells them why this is so important. In this part… Continue reading Unlimited: Salvation And Condemnation | Good News Unlimited