Visitors to Castle Ward, a country estate near Strangford Lough in Ireland, are treated to the sight of a house divided against itself, literally. One façade is in the classical style, while the other is in the Gothic style. This difference in design extends to the interior of the house, where the rooms that were …
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In 1967, the ministry that Vonette and I (Bill) had started years earlier, Campus Crusade for Christ, was running smoothly and expanding steadily. But trouble was brewing on the inside. A half dozen regional directors had become disappointed with me as the CEO, and one day in October, they asked for a meeting with me. …
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About to open wide, with the drill lowering toward his mouth, a man humorously pleaded with his dentist, “Careful, doc. I can stand anything but pain.” By nature, every one of us is inclined to take the path of least resistance. The dentist usually injects us with Novocain to keep us from feeling any pain. …
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A young friend of mine (Bill’s) found that his life had become a nightmare of addiction, promiscuous living, brushes with the law, and loneliness. One night he called out to God for help—he was not seeking salvation, just deliverance. In reply to his prayer, he sensed the Father’s reply: “You don’t want Me in your …
Just as there are physical laws that govern the physical universe, so there are spiritual laws that govern your relationship with God. Law 1: God loves you and created you to know Him personally. God’s Love God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will …
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Every day can be an exciting adventure for the Christian who knows the reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit and who lives constantly, moment by moment, under His gracious direction. The Bible tells us there are three kinds of people: 1. The Natural Person: One who has not received Christ People who aren’t …
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If you become aware of an area of your life (an attitude or an action) that is displeasing to the Lord, even though you are walking with Him and sincerely desiring to serve Him, simply thank God that He has forgiven your sins—past, present, and future—on the basis of Christ’s death on the cross. Claim …
Chapter 1 1. See Genesis 3:12–13. 2. In this book we use “cure” and “healing” interchangeably. Using either word, we are referring to a process that does not lead to sinless perfection (we all struggle with temptation) but most definitely can put an end to a sin habit. 3. The list went through some modification …
The very fact that you are reading this speaks of your bravery. I applaud your willingness to explore God’s heart. If you, like so many, are searching for a way forward but have not considered Jesus Christ, thank you for your boldness and courage. This is a good place to start. If you, like so many …
Day 1 Give thanks to the God of gods,for His lovingkindness is everlasting.Give thanks to the Lord of lords,for His lovingkindness is everlasting.To Him who alone does great wonders,for His lovingkindness is everlasting.To Him who made the heavens with skill,for His lovingkindness is everlasting.To Him who spread out the earth above the waters,for His lovingkindness …