by Bill Elliff
May 30, 2022
Habits can be terribly bad or wonderfully good. The Psalmist's prayer was for a good habit. In fact, the best of all habits. The entirety of Psalm 119 is intended to convince us of the unbelievable value of listening to God through His Word and then following His directives.
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by Bill Elliff
March 30, 2021
It takes almost no energy for us to forget what God has done. There is enough pride in our hearts and distraction in our world to pull us away quickly from understanding God’s activity in our history and His directives for our lives.
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by Bill Elliff
January 12, 2021
The world is filled with people who supposedly speak for God. They were present in Job’s day, and they are everywhere present today. But are they telling us the truth?
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by Bill Elliff
December 10, 2020
Every follower of Christ has some belief that he should read the Bible. But for many, it is an optional exercise. In reality it is indispensable. Paul convinces us of this in two brief verses to his young son in the faith, Timothy.
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by Bill Elliff
July 01, 2020
There are many responsibilities outlined in a pastor's job description. But there is one that stands above all the rest: He is to be a student and communicator of God's Word to his people.
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by Bill Elliff
May 20, 2020
We love our own way. Because of this self-affinity and pride, we have an aversion to those who point in a different direction, particularly if it becomes personal. Our nation right now has a very sharp division. Without question, those who take a Biblical worldview can expect to be hated and even persecuted for their beliefs.
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by Bill Elliff
May 11, 2020
It took my several years. I tried living on my own power and wisdom for most of my teenage years. It was a complete disaster. I was miserable. I made dumb mistakes and I had no power to overcome even the smallest sins.
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by Bill Elliff
May 04, 2020
You can ignore Gods Word and resist God’s Spirit control in your life. But be assured of this: you have chosen a deadly path and you will find yourself established on that road. But you can choose to follow Christ. You can love His Word and gladly yield to His Spirit. The result over time is a life established on the right path. And soon you will find yourself running with the wind at your back, for you will be free!
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by Bill Elliff
May 01, 2020
Every genuine follower of Christ wants a pure life, free from the impurities and distractions that destroy us and pull us away from "simple, pure, devotion to Jesus Christ." But, what is the path to purity? Not just moral purity, but holiness in every dimension? Most people believe it comes by observing some rules, following some guidelines. But the secret lies in pursuing someone, not something.
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by Bill Elliff
January 01, 2020
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by Bill Elliff
November 27, 2019
There is a work to wisdom and those who have become wise know it. If we are to have the precious possession of “a lamp to our feet and a light to our path” and bring this light to others, we must put our hands and feet unceasingly to the task of reading, meditating, and obeying God through His Word.
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by Bill Elliff
August 06, 2019
We can know the mind of God because He now lives in us! And we can speak the truths of God to others because He can speak through us! This is being “conformed to the image of His Son” and the greatest joy of the Christian life!
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