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We Are Safe
Paul’s words in Romans 8:28-39 are the most compelling on the subject of preservation anywhere in Scripture. I say this for two reasons. First, their purpose is to teach preservation. Second, this is the most extensive biblical passage teaching that God keeps his saints. Familiar words lead off: And we know that in all things… The post We Are Safe appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Settle My Soul: Martha Martha
You know the drill. When retiring for the night, you have every aim that tomorrow you will carve out time to meet with Jesus. You envision an early morning summit alone with the Lord — Bible wide open — joined only by perhaps a helpful devotional book and a steaming mug of something hot. It… The post Settle My Soul: Martha Martha appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Soft Heart, Thick Skin
Soft Heart, Thick Skin There I was standing on the playground, underneath the monkey bars, 10 years old, two long braids hanging down my back. This image is burned into my brain as one of the very first times my feelings were truly hurt. I was standing there with two other girls waiting to find out which one of us would be chosen to be the girlfriend of the new boy in school. Needless to say, I wasn’t chosen that day. I walked away feeling hurt and embarrassed. Twenty-eight years later I could look back at that little girl and tell her it doesn’t matter in the long run, I…
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 2 — Two Tombstones
I am the Messiah. ~ Jesus to the Samaritan woman You’ve wanted to take off your mask. You’ve wanted to stop pretending. You’ve wondered what God would do if you opened your cobweb covered door of secret sin. ~ Max Lucado Welcome to week two of the Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study with… The post Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 2 — Two Tombstones appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Why Are You So Angry?
The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?” — Genesis 4:6 The first sin recorded for us in the Bible outside of the garden of Eden is the sin of Cain killing his brother, Abel. We’re told that Abel kept the f locks and Cain worked the soil (Genesis… The post Why Are You So Angry? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Pray for Greater Love
One of the most productive things we can do to pursue a life beyond amazing is to read Paul’s prayers for the churches he was involved with. He didn’t pray for greater attendance, bigger offerings, or even more people becoming Christians. When we examine his prayers, we discover something far more challenging. For instance, to… The post Pray for Greater Love appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Walking with God: Winter
Finding God in Our Losses, in the Mundane, and Sustaining Our Hearts Over What Can Feel Like the Long Path of Obedience The Passing of Scout Our family is grieving. Our beloved golden retriever, Scout, has died. It’s hard to describe this loss, because you would have to have known Scout and what he meant… The post Walking with God: Winter appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Steven Curtis Chapman ‘Deeper Roots’ Review
Steven Curtis ChapmanDeeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows (SCSEE Music) After many well-deserved years as CCM music’s poster child, Steven Curtis Chapman returned to his Paducah, Kentucky origins with the acoustic-flavored Deep Roots. Now, six years later, Chapman is back at it again, revisiting revamped classics and favorite hymns alongside family and friends like bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox on Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows. Opening track “Where The Bluegrass Grows” is a hit right off, featuring guest vocals from Skaggs and showcasing Chapman’s effortless ease with which he segues into the bluegrass genre, picking and grinning with the best of them. “Till The Blue,”…
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Ian Yates Releases 7 Song ‘Deconstruction Vol. 1’
Liverpool, UK (March 22, 2019) The new 7-track mini album Deconstruction Vol. 1, from 7Core Music artist Ian Yates released today, Friday 22nd March. Featuring the singles “Blackout,” “Belly Of The Beast,” “Hope Beyond Hope,” and “Deconstruction” which received glowing reviews from critics and journalists. “Belly Of The Beast” and “Hope Beyond Hope” both received 10/10 reviews from Tony Cummings at UK’s Cross Rhythms. “Hope Beyond Hope” was featured in CCM Magazine’s “Best Thing I Heard Today” in the USA, while “Deconstruction” was featured in Spotify’s official “New Indie and Alternative” playlist. Ian is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Liverpool, UK. He leads worship at his home church…
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Todd Dulaney ‘To Africa With Love’ Review
Todd DulaneyTo Africa With Love (eOne Nashville) Inspired and encouraged by a life-changing trip to Ghana, gospel artist Todd Dulaney returns with a musical letter of love and worship in To Africa With Love. Playing out like a greatest hits collection of Dulaney’s most powerful songs alongside a few new tracks, this live album is buoyed by an intensity of energy from Dulaney and underscored by an exuberant audience. Dulaney’s compositions weave themselves together almost seamlessly, reminiscent of a great jazz record as the driving opener “Dance In The Rain” gives way to the earnest power of “Your Great Name.” Dulaney commands the stage with poise and praise through it…
