by Bill Elliff
February 15, 2024
Paul was afraid as he ministered in the city of Corinth. The reason we can believe this is because Jesus doesn't waste words. He comes to him in Acts 18 with an encouragement that addresses his fear.
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by Bill Elliff
February 05, 2024
When some folks leave, there is a bitter aftertaste, a sad reminder of an encounter that didn’t go well. Such moments are usually marked by what they said or didn’t say and how they dealt with you.
The best part of the conversation with some folks is, sadly, when they say, “Goodbye!” They left us discouraged, humiliated, confused, angry, hurt. Or, their time with us gave us nothing at all. Unmemorable and empty.
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by Bill Elliff
December 27, 2023
No follower of Christ needs to wonder at their task now. We have our commission with authority and clarity. We should rise every day to our task and, in the final hours of each day, evaluate what has been accomplished in our great mission that Christ Himself has given us.
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by Bill Elliff
December 04, 2023
How do I know if my witness to others will make any difference? Most of us are timid about our faith with others. It just takes a slight suggestion in our mind of "they're probably not interested" for us to keep our mouths closed. If you wonder about this, look at Jonah.
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by Bill Elliff
May 19, 2023
The world is a place of constant warfare for those who follow Christ. God loves people. This love drives Him to “seek and save those who are lost.” He longs to bring people into the glorious Kingdom that He created for us. And His true followers are His boots on the ground.
Our Enemy is 100% evil and incessantly seeking to block the advancement of God’s kingdom ...
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by Bill Elliff
May 08, 2023
Wise humans spend time each morning prioritizing the work of their day. We can get consumed by the tyranny of the urgent and miss the most important things. Many things are important, but what is of FIRST IMPORTANCE? What is the most necessary thing for us and all those God puts in the sphere of our lives? What is the one thing we must know and experience before all other important things are even possible?
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by Bill Elliff
February 06, 2023
What happens when you combine a desperate man, a revealing Christ, and a courageous messenger?
A changed life.
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by Bill Elliff
January 30, 2023
What is the most life-changing truth anyone can ever hear? The Bible calls it “the gospel,” which means “good news.” It is the Divine message designed for everyone to hear and share. And it is the news that ignites the faith that leads to eternal deliverance and forgiveness for those who believe.
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by Bill Elliff
November 18, 2022
Does someone around you need to hear about Christ today? The Biblical record indicates that God wants to use us constantly to lead people to Himself. But our usefulness depends upon our willingness to be led by the Holy Spirit. He alone knows where we should be, who we should speak to, and what the results will be.
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by Bill Elliff
November 16, 2022
Everything in God’s created order moves by some type of power. We see by the power of the sun and the power of electricity. We breathe by the power of our lungs and the powerful outside pressure of the air. We move by the power of muscles and nerves placed by God in the human body. We think through the power of the mind.
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by Bill Elliff
November 06, 2022
Jesus has a great agenda and those who fail to understand and cooperate with His plan are continually confused. But all who humbly listen and join Him will find themselves in the most glorious enterprise possible. The longing in our hearts to make a difference will be completely satisfied, and the purpose of our Father will be fulfilled.
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by Bill Elliff
September 21, 2022
If you are a follower of Christ, you can recount multiple blessings from God’s gracious work in your salvation. Eternal life, the presence of the Holy Spirit, rich rewards, an heir and joint heir with Christ, eternal security, the ability to commune with God through His Word and prayer, real purpose … and on and on.
But there is one blessing you might overlook, and it is most important.
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