It was a hot, August day in 2004. Eighty-two-year-old Edna sat in her living room sipping an iced tea. I sat facing her holding a glass of cold water. The 40-year age difference between us didn’t bother Edna or me; we’d known each other for years. She was my spiritual mother. Each week we studied …
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60600 From Coping to Cure (book)
Why are so many Christians unhappy? From Coping to Cure looks at the relief available through people helping people, through human efforts apart from God, which simply teach people to cope with their problems. Then the chapters explore the many dimensions of Christ the Cure. God’s healing love can transform the most miserable life into one of comfort, joy, and deep …
60100.1 Introduction
When you have asked Jesus Christ into your life, it is important to begin to learn about the wonderful life God has planned for you. Jesus promises to take our ordinary, self-centered lives, and make them exceptional and rewarding. It only makes sense that the One who created us knows what is best for our …
60101 1. Becoming a New Person in Christ
Are you certain you would go to Heaven if you died today? God’s Word tells us we can know for sure. The material in this section will help you determine the certainty of your eternal future with Christ. Even if you have already invited Christ into your life, it is vital to have the assurance …
60102 2. The Holy Spirit – God’s Gift to You
When you run a race, such as a marathon, it is your race to win or lose … without any help or encouragement. Living for Christ is different. When Jesus left the earth after His resurrection, He told his disciples to wait for the “promise” He would send them from his Father. “And now I …
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60103 3. Faith – The Key to Walking in the Spirit
It is by faith that God’s power to live for Christ and walk in the Holy Spirit is available to you! Use NOTES in this app or keep a separate journal to answer questions found in this lesson and study notes for your reference. Many people think that living for Christ means helping the poor, …
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60104 4. The Bible – God’s Love Letter to You!
If you received a special letter or email from Jesus … telling you how much He loves you … and giving you the guidance and direction you need for your daily issues … would you read it? Would you keep it, cherish it, memorize it, and continually think about it? That’s exactly what the Bible …
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60105 5. Prayer – Talking to Your Heavenly Father
Suppose you were having lunch with a friend one day, and your cell phone rang. You answer, and an unfamiliar, powerful voice calls out your name. You ask, “Who is this?” You are totally shocked when the answer comes back, “I’m your Heavenly Father. I’m calling to talk with you because you’re my child … and …
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60106 6. Citizens of Heaven – God’s Family…and You!
The apostle Peter told the early believers to think of themselves as part of a building … with Jesus being the “chief cornerstone.” “And now God is building you, as living stones into His spiritual temple … You are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God’s holy nation, His very own possession” …
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60107 7. Obedience – Running to Win
In John 15, Jesus tells us that an abiding life is essential if we are to produce fruit for Him. Jesus also tells us that the only way to abide in Him is to be obedient to His commands. “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept …