by Bill Elliff
August 25, 2023
How do we know if we love God and others in the way the Father has designed and desires? How do we know if we are in the highest, best place in this life?
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by Bill Elliff
August 10, 2023
Every follower of Christ has seasons where they drift from God. The allurement of the world, the weakness of our flesh, and the enemy's attack regularly pull us. We are not instantly delivered from a hostile world when we come to Christ in faith and the matter of nearness to God must be cultivated.
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by Bill Elliff
August 09, 2023
Our heart is the seat of our affections. What we love and value. Everything in one’s life is determined by their heart's affections. Whatever you think is valuable is what you will pursue, whether right or wrong, good for you or detrimental.
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by Bill Elliff
August 07, 2023
But what are you experiencing of God? How much of Him are you tasting? What are you able to tell others about God? Adrian Rogers said, “I don’t know how much of God you have, but I can tell you this, you have all you want.”
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by Bill Elliff
August 01, 2023
Is there something in the blank for you—even seemingly good things that rob you of the God-life? Or have you discovered the blessed, secure, sufficient only-ness of God?
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by Bill Elliff
July 28, 2023
Various people affect us in various ways. Some are life-taking. To be around them is to come away completely drained, defeated, and discouraged. No one has the luxury of avoiding such people all the time, or ministry wouldn’t happen. But it’s hard.
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by Bill Elliff
July 25, 2023
Parents (and especially grandparents) are quick to pull out pictures of their children and grandchildren. There are reasons we do this. There is joy in looking at the latest video or picture. It delights our hearts like nothing else, and in our loving pride, we want others to know the beauty of our children too.
Our lives would be better if we spent more time each day gazing at Jesus.
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by Bill Elliff
July 14, 2023
To discipline means to train. The Greek word is “gymnasio,” from which we get “gymnasium.” We immediately associate this word with physical exercise, but the word has a far larger application. Paul warns his young disciple, Timothy, about the coming apostasy and what we must do to avoid it through a life of disciplined growth.
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by Bill Elliff
July 13, 2023
When you are weak, do you quit? Do you wallow in despair and self-pity? Do you resign yourself to a second-best effort? Do you try to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps? Or do you, like David, say, "For YOU are the God of my strength!"
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by Bill Elliff
July 11, 2023
Everything in my life that is of value comes to me in the mornings, for this is the time I read, pray, write, and meet with God. I cannot imagine the difference in my life, the lack I would be experiencing if the Lord had not awakened me and the Spirit reminded me (through this verse) of the value of rising.
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by Bill Elliff
June 26, 2023
I wonder what Paul was really like. If he were in our church, what would we think about him? He was amazingly intense, and incredibly focused. He never hesitated to challenge others. I doubt he'd be the guy who'd just piddle around much. Not that it's necessarily wrong or sinful, but I don't see him playing video games or watching television till the early morning hours.
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by Bill Elliff
June 21, 2023
Everyone needs a power beyond their own resources. Tragically, most do not realize it is abundantly available to them through Christ ... all the power they will every need!
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