God’s people must set aside time to pray. The gospels teach that Jesus prayed in the early morning, in the evening, during the day, and in the middle of the night. This was only natural for Him, because His heart was connected to God. When our heart is continually directed toward God, there will...
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A Prayerful People
Think of all the good that has been accomplished and evil averted because of prayer. One of the greatest assets of the child of God is the enormous power of prayer. The Christian can be assured that when he or she prays, God listens. He will answer our prayers. James wrote,”The prayer of a...
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Our Common Salvation
To different people, salvation has a variety of meanings and requirements. Is there more than one way to achieve salvation? Or, does the Bible point out one simple plan by which mankind can be “delivered from the bondage of sin?” The first century writer, Jude, talked about our common salvation in Jude 3. What...
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Expect More Out of Your Kids
The “they’re going to do it anyway” mentality is scary because it places our culture on an extremely slippery slope. Could we not apply it to cheating? Lying? Reckless driving? Anything and everything? There is no end to it! We must not give in to this line of thinking. Why?
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How to Have Joy During Difficult Times
When Paul wrote Philippians, he found himself in prison on false charges. Yet, among all of this, he writes a letter to the Philippians that has been appropriately referred to as the “epistle of joy.” In Philippians 4, Paul gives us three practical suggestions on how to find joy in life, despite the poor...
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Moving Forward in Faith
So much can be accomplished when we realize the power of God and move forward in faith. Don’t let obstacles stop you. Don’t let a problem thwart your spiritual progress. The Christians at Kettering Church of Christ can help you in beginning your walk with Christ or in sharpening your spiritual priorities. Our mission...
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Decrease Self. Increase Christ
Jesus set the standard that we are to follow. How are you doing? Make the commitment to decrease self and increase Christ. Have you put the wishes of the Savior above your own?
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Look But Don’t Touch
As we think, so are we. Solomon said, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life,” Proverbs 4.23. Passage after passage in the God’s word urges us to concentrate on things that are spiritually wholesome, uplifting, and encouraging. Paul wrote, “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is...
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Using Our Time for God
Time is a precious gift from God and must be used wisely. Time is an element that is intricately associated with everything we do in this life. We cannot create it. We cannot get it back once it has been spent. Therefore we must take it to heart and exhibit wisdom. Teach us to...
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A Commitment to Integrity
We need more godly men and women in leadership positions. We need them running businesses, community organizations, and in all levels of government. In each one of these areas, there will be unique temptations to compromise. We must always be true to the principle of integrity. Cutting corners only places one farther behind…not farther...
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