According to “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” Santa bases his gifts on an entirely different perspective than Jesus does when he comes to town.
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https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/GA118.mp3
It’s almost as hard removing a false image from one’s mind as it is to avoid judging “the hell” out of others on the basis of their external appearance.
What are the most important priorities in your life?
Marvel with us about the truth of the advice Billy’s grandmother gave him – “When the game is over, it all goes back in the box.”
We are GIVEN not just any victory, but THE victory “through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). Our victory is GIVEN by the grace of God, who graciously allows us to be part of his plan, but we are not THE plan – Jesus is THE plan.
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https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/GA114.mp3
The Parable of the Good Samaritan yields remarkable insights into the giving way of life lived in us by our Lord and Savior.
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https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/GA113.mp3
Our spiritual transformation, regeneration and new life into a living hope is “through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” (1 Peter 1:3).
Christ-less religion is status quo, expected, regularly scheduled programming – whereas the gospel of Jesus Christ is “breaking news” – incredible, wonderful and amazing news of Jesus who is “the way and the truth and the life.”
Is our 21st century infatuation with information making our world a better place? Do our addictions to information retrieval systems and our desire for electronic connectivity endanger wisdom?
It’s possible for prayer to become an overwhelming monologue so that we are so busy talking we can’t hear or perceive God’s answers.
The problem with repentance is that no one ever believes themselves to be wrong so they have nothing to repent of or about.
While many foresee God making his will known through dramatic “acts of God” he often works in ways we would not expect. He came to Elijah in a whisper, rather than in the powerful wind, earthquake or fire.
If you don’t fall down and worship before the golden calf you will be asked to leave the sacred place of religion. When push comes to shove, religious authorities often ex-communicate and un-invite those who follow Jesus Christ.
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https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/GA106.mp3
Bruce Springsteen sings “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.” There are two places for us to dine, seeking spiritual nourishment – The Grace Café and The Karma Café.
Christ followers are never alone – their faith is centered in Jesus alone and Jesus is always with them and in them.
We can either place our primary trust in earthly treasures or in heavenly treasures, and the process of accumulating and receiving those treasures couldn’t be more different.