by Bill Elliff
November 23, 2019
The greatest miracle upon this earth is not the mere creation of everything that is, but that God could take a completely fallen, depraved individual and transform them to be like Himself. God is accomplishing this every common day in millions of His followers and one day will complete their transformation in heaven.
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by Bill Elliff
November 20, 2019
Why would you let the devil deceive you, whispering lies with no resistance? Be aware today of his intrusion. Recognize the thoughts in your mind that are not of God and resist them in prayer. As you face any part of your day, pray a prayer of resistance, reminding the devil that he has no legal right to your life and the lives of those around you.
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by Bill Elliff
November 16, 2019
The Son of God was willing to go to the hardest, most misunderstood place. He went, with His cross, to die outside the city. It was a place of refuse (literally, the city dump). It was the most dishonorable environment in the city. But He went there for a purpose: to take the place of sacrifice, suffering, and self-denial so that, in so doing, it would bring life to others.
And, it worked. His self-denial set countless millions free!
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by Bill Elliff
November 15, 2019
If you look closely, there are probably some broken places in your heart where you have never accepted God’s sovereign working and thanked God. There are people that you still need to forgive and release to from your courtroom (where you are judge, jury, and executioner) to God’s courtroom. As you do, you will discover that nothing can really hurt the true, forgiving believer for their God works “all things together for good” for His purposes to conform them to the image of His Son!
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by Bill Elliff
November 12, 2019
True believers live in two worlds. Wise believers have increasingly released their hold on this world knowing that the next is far more valuable. They see themselves as "strangers and exiles on the earth.”
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by Bill Elliff
November 11, 2019
All of us live with lots of fear in life. One of the greatest fears is “Do I have what it takes?” We want to know—as a man/woman, dad/mom, husband/wife, employee/employer, student/teacher—do I have what it takes to do what’s required?
The answer of course, is “no.” On your own you are completely incapable. In fact, Jesus said that, apart from Him, you could do nothing (John 15).
But with Him, we can do anything! “I can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens me,” Paul said (Philippians 4:13).
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by Bill Elliff
November 05, 2019
All of us are foolish at times, and we’re all capable of becoming foolish. Every leader must evaluate first his own life, to see if he/she is acting or living foolishly. A wise leader pursues God fervently and humbly, which is to pursue wisdom. But also, a wise leader must know how to recognize and deal with foolish people, particularly those who are causing discord, contention, and strife.
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by Bill Elliff
November 02, 2019
Most people live their lives in fear. Fear of the future, fear of man, fear of death, fearful that no one will accept or approve of them … and the list goes on. You can seek multiple ways that the world offers to try to compensate for this fear. Or, you can position yourself, by God’s grace, in the one place where there is no fear.
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by Bill Elliff
October 25, 2019
Anyone can love those who love them, Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. But the most profound witness is to genuinely love—and respond in love—to those who hate and persecute us, leaving vengeance in the hands of a perfect Judge. Paul tells us how.
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by Bill Elliff
October 16, 2019
If we lift up our soul to God, He (and He alone) will make our soul glad. This happens through prayer and dependency and focus on HIM, not on ourselves. Turning to Him. Looking to Him today. If we do, He will restore gladness to our soul.
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by Bill Elliff
October 15, 2019
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by Bill Elliff
October 12, 2019
The Word of God is so accurate, complete, and powerful. If we will simply follow God’s directives, all of life will be changed. We will live life with joy and purpose as God intended.
Look at 25 words in 4 verses penned by Paul under God’s inspiration. Adjusting your life to cooperate with God in these ways would transform you this week … and throughout your life!
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