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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: fear
IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 19
The Believer’s Valley Experiences Psalm 23 Have you ever had heartache so deep or hardship so difficult that it’s almost impossible to stand? Like a giant wave crashing on the shore, some trials threaten to overwhelm us. We all … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 29
Overcoming Obstacles Joshua 6:1-5 We’ll face many types of hindrances in our life, such as a difficult boss, contrary family members, or financial trouble. But remember, nothing can touch you without God’s consent. Consider how unlikely a victory seemed … Continue reading
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Tagged battle plan, believe, charles stanley, confidence, confidence in God, contrary family members, destruction, difficult boss, encourage, fazed, fear, financial trouble, God, God's people, God's power, great heartache, great wall, guidance, hindrances, in touch, israelites, jericho, joshua, life, lord, love, obeyed, obstacles, overcoming, pain, preparing the way, problem, solution, strange instructions, triumphed, unconquerable, victory
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 22
The Judgment of Believers 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 What do you feel when you think about standing before the judgment seat of Christ—fear or dread? The apostle John says that if we abide in Christ, then when the Lord appears, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 14
Growing Faith 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5 God’s desire is that we grow in faith as we walk with Him. Faith is not merely a one-time event through which we were saved; rather, it’s a continuous way of life from the … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, all possible outcomes, anticipate, anxiety, attitudes, behavior, charles stanley, Christ, confidence, confidence in God, depending on God, difficulties, doubts, emotions, faith, fear, focus, foundation, fume, fuss, God, God's Word, God’s desire, greatness, grow in faith, Growing Faith, guard, heart, heavenly father, impossibilities, in Christ, in touch, influence, joy, life, lord, love, mind, minds, peace, power, prayers, problems, resting in Christ, salvation, saved, sovereignty, strength, suffering, thoughts, trials, trust, trust God, walk with God, way of life, wisdom
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 28
Courage to Face Life’s Trials 2 Timothy 4:6-18 Scripture details the courageous way Paul handled trials. He was opposed by religious leaders, manhandled by magistrates, and mobbed by crowds. Yet through it all, he stood firm. How did he do … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 27
Facing Doubts About Salvation 1 John 3:19-24 Nothing drains spiritual energy like fear. When believers are repeatedly worried about their salvation, anxiety can cloud their thoughts and distract them from God’s purpose for their life. Furthermore, it robs them of … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 23
Responding to Our Culture 1 Peter 3:13-18 How do you react when you see people being hostile toward Christian beliefs? Do you let your anger simmer, get into an argument on Facebook, or just keep quiet? It’s difficult to know … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, antagonism, argument, blessed, charles stanley, Christ, Christian beliefs, condemnation, confusing, criticism, culture, dark, defense, enslaved, Facebook, faith, fear, follower of Jesus, God, good advice, good conscience, holiness, hope, hostile, in touch, influence, intimidation, Jesus, keep quiet, light, lord, misunderstood, obedience, offensive, persecuted, peter, praise, respond, reverence for God, righteous behavior, righteousness, Sanctify Christ, sin, suffer, taking a stand, turn to Christ
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 20
God’s Definition of Success Psalm 25:1-5 How would you define success? Though much of the world considers power and prosperity to be the highest of goals, God desires a different yearning in His children. From the Lord’s standpoint, success means … Continue reading
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