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Tag Archives: victory in Jesus
The Last Word
Revelation 11 tells of two witnesses who speak the Word of God powerfully in the face of fierce opposition. Eventually they are attacked and killed. Those who had opposed them gloat and celebrate because the message of truth that they … Continue reading
A Terrible Enemy
In 1994 Ali Pierce, the fourteen-year-old daughter of John and Anna Pierce of Massachusetts, was diagnosed with liver cancer. She fought the disease bravely for two years, but in November 1996 she passed away. Her parents of course were grief-stricken. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 Corinthians 15, Ali Pierce, death, Easter, illustration, John Pierce, resurrection, victory in Jesus
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Groaning
“Groan” is a key word in Romans 8. We see that creation is groaning (v.22). The fall of mankind has even subjected the earth to the effects of sin. We also see that Christians groan (v.23). Even those who have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged groaning, love of God, more than conquerors, pain, Romans 8:28, suffering, victory in Jesus
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Reason to Be Optimistic
When someone asked New York Jets owner Woody Johnson whether he would be disappointed if the team failed to get into the postseason for the sixth straight season, here is how he responded: “I’m not disappointed for the whole season … Continue reading
This Is Our Year!
As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their playoff game against the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening, I can’t help but think about my friends who are Cubs fans. They have remained loyal to their team through one of the longest dry … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Sports
Tagged baseball playoffs, Chicago Cubs, church at Philadelphia, hope, illustration, patience, Revelation 3:8, victory in Jesus
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Victorious!
A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they thought Jesus might have said immediately after he rose from the dead. One little girl answered, “I know! I’ll bet he said, “Tada!” We don’t know if that was exactly what … Continue reading
Victory in Jesus
It excites sports fans to watch games and events where the outcome is in doubt until the very end. The competitors give their best, hoping for a win, but knowing that defeat is a definite possibility. Sometimes Christians compete in … Continue reading
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