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God’s Will in Christ Jesus and the Perseverance of the Saints
God’s Will in Christ Jesus & Perseverance of the Saints The Apostle Paul told the Colossians a specific prayer he had for their church. The prayer was they “may be filled with the knowledge of His (God’s) will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding …” (Colossians 1:9). God’s will is the summing up of all…
Read MoreA Good Reason to Sing, guest blogger Paul Biebel
Lately I have been meditating on the subject of our “calling.” I’m not sure why I seem stalled out on this subject but after spending several weeks on it in my devotions, I can do nothing but conclude that being called unto Christ is the highest blessing that can be poured upon a mortal…
Read MoreStress – A Practical Way to Respond
What to do in a stressful situation The following is a way to put stress reducing principles into practice when you encounter a stressful situation. Be a “HOPE-COP.” Memorize the acronym and the words it represents. Hope + Others + Prioritize + Endgame –(breathe) + control + obey + pray. The “word”…
Read MoreStress – A Biblical Perspective (part five)
This is part 5 of a 5 part series. This series was written for my friends in the cardiac-rehab program at Valley Regional Hospital. The Principle of Submission Is God in control of your life? Are you submissive and in obedience to God all the time? Do you know God’s commandments? Do you always…
Read MoreStress – A Biblical Perspective (part four)
This is part 4 of a 5 part series. This series was written for my friends in the cardiac-rehab program at Valley Regional Hospital. The Principle of Prayer Praying to God for help is similar to a child asking a parent for help. The child struggles and struggles while the parent watches patiently,…
Read MoreStress – A Biblical Perspective (part three)
This is part 3 of a 5 part series. This series was written for my friends in the cardiac-rehab program at Valley Regional Hospital. The Principle of Self-denial Closely related to the one-another principle is the principle of self-denial. Human beings are basically selfish. We spend our day seeking to satisfy our self. Some ways in…
Read MoreStress – A Biblical Perspective (part two)
This is part 2 of a 5 part series. This series was written for my friends in the cardiac-rehab program at Valley Regional Hospital. We are taught by God to love one another. The Principle of “One Another” It is calculated over 50% of our stress is relationship related. God is very…
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