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In Christian Living there are a selection of shorter devotional reflections, and some book reviews, all with a spiritual message to bring inspiration and encouragement for your day.
There are seasons in life when we all struggle with difficult circumstances. Our situation may even seem hopeless to us. But this is exactly the time when we need to strengthen our faith in the truth of God’s word with verses of hope and encouragement. As we read again of God’s love, and remember His past faithfulness, we are encouraged to continue to place our hope in Him.
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One of the most comforting verses in Scripture is the declaration that God is an ever present help. He is with us in the middle of all life’s problems. God is there, by our side, in any and every situation. He is our safe place, our strength and security. Help is a cry from the heart and when we come to the end of ourselves, and call out, God is there. Because He has promised that He is our intervention, our assistance, and all that we need.
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Our Christian faith can be expressed in so many diverse ways. We have many different traditions, especially for the Christmas season. I enjoy exploring the different ways in which we prepare and celebrate Christ’s birth. If you have not heard of an Advent Jesse tree before, or possibly heard the phrase but are not sure what it means, then this article is for you!
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Jeremiah revealed far more about his own thoughts and feelings than any other Old Testament prophet. He had the unenviable task of announcing divine judgement on the kingdom of Judah. His message concerned the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the people to Babylon. He is often referred to as Jeremiah the weeping prophet, a bearer of bad news. Was he really just a prophet of doom?
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Restoration simply means returning something to its original condition. Our belief that God is a God of restoration is the basis of our hope, and it is fundamental to our faith as Christians. We are reconciled to God, and our relationship with Him is restored forever, by faith in Jesus Christ. But that is only the beginning, God is the Master restorer and His restoration work reaches out to ALL things!
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As Christians we often seem to fall into two groups regarding spiritual warfare. We either completely ignore the fact that we are in a spiritual battle, or we blame Satan for all of our problems. There are many books on spiritual warfare that provide clear, practical, and helpful teaching on this subject. If you have questions, and are searching for clarity, then check out these books on spiritual warfare – it could be life changing!
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