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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: grace
IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 9
Sunday Reflection: The Difficulty of Peacemaking Moments after teaching the Beatitudes in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained how His followers were to begin the work of making peace: Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 7
The Grace of God Romans 5:1-11 God’s grace is miraculous. It allows hearts to beat, bodies to heal, and love to be given, regardless of peoples’ opinions of Him. He offers forgiveness to the rebellious, freedom to sinners, and … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 6
A God of Grace John 1:14-18 Imagine receiving a beautifully wrapped gift when there is no special occasion. Inside the package is something very special. Eagerly, you read the card to discover who could have been so generous. To … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 1
Protection From Pride 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 One of the benefits of adversity is that it challenges our pride. Paul experienced this kind of intervention through what he called “a thorn in the flesh,” and the Lord used it to … Continue reading
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Tagged adversity, believers, beneficial, benefits, charles stanley, christians, churches, effectiveness, God, grace, gratitude, humble, Humble yourself, in touch, influence, intervention, letters, life, lord, ministry, new testament, paul, potential, pride, protection, proud, self-empowered, self-motivated, servant of Christ, success, thorn in the flesh, trust, value, wise and loving protection
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 12
Jesus Christ, Our Judge 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 The Word of God reveals that Jesus Christ will one day judge every person who has ever lived (Acts 10:42). At that time, unbelievers will be exiled from God’s presence, and believers will … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 6
Helped by the Holy Spirit John 14:26 While sharing our faith, many of us have been asked questions we didn’t feel prepared to answer. The awkwardness of such moments can make us hesitant to share, but that’s why it’s important … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 2
A Parent’s Positive Influence Colossians 3:23-25 Yesterday we discussed the spiritual impact of mothers and fathers. Today I’d like to mention other areas that are shaped by parental example: relationships, money, and vocation. While these three things don’t directly impact … Continue reading
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Tagged all-knowing, blessing others, Boys, charles stanley, children, control, excellence, fathers, friends, gift from God, girls, God, God-centered attitude, God's plan, God's will, grace, grow up, Holy Spirit, in touch, influence, Kids, knowing God, life, lord, love, loving, meeting needs, model, money, mothers, omnipotent, parental example, parents, Positive Influence, quality of life, relationships, salvation, serving God, spiritual impact, teach, True success, true value, vocation, Wise parents, wrong crowd
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 12
Sunday Reflection: The Meekness of Christ In a world dominated by the powerful and strong, no one wants to be seen as weak or easily taken advantage of. Our culture is quick to use the label “meek” for people who … Continue reading
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Tagged charles stanley, Christ, cross, culture, easily taken advantage of, forgiveness, gentle, gentleness, God, grace, humble in heart, humbled, humility, in touch, Jesus, kind, life, meditating, meek, meekness, Meekness of Christ, powerful, prayed, relationships, sacrifice, Savior, Son of God, strong, submissive, sunday reflection, unassuming, unselfish, weak
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 25
The Riches of Grace Ephesians 1:3-8 Scripture says that Jesus chose to become poor—leaving heaven and everything that belonged to Him as God’s Son—so we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9). But what does this mean for believers? Ephesians 1:3-8 … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 20
Our God of Grace Ephesians 2:1-10 Grace is God’s favor and love shown to mankind. We can’t earn it or be good enough to deserve it. To truly appreciate grace, we must comprehend that our Father is … Perfectly holy. … Continue reading
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