Flee Temptation and Pursue Christ (1 Timothy 6:11) Podcast

Flee Temptation and Pursue Christ (1 Timothy 6:11) Podcast by Pastor, David Platt for Radical Podcast HERE >>> Ah, think about this as we pray today. Don’t we long for a blameless life? One that is not open to charge of evil or wrongdoing, a good life to ponder the way that is blameless and to walk with integrity of heart. Who of us wants to walk with hypocrisy? Who of us wants to walk in injustice? Who of us wants to walk in a way that is not authentic…

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‘We Can’t Have Hate’: Texas Church Shooting Survivor Shares Powerful Messages of Grace

‘We Can’t Have Hate’: Texas Church Shooting Survivor Shares Powerful Messages of Grace By Will Maule for Faith Wire A man who survived the shooting at a Texas church this past weekend has spoken out about the ordeal. West Freeway Church member John Richardson dived to the ground and lay on top of his wife when he heard shots ring out at the Fort Worth area church. In a matter of seconds, the shotgun-wielding attacker had killed two people before being taken out by an armed church member. Incredibly, despite the…

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Texas Shelter Posts Heartbreaking Letter to Santa Penned by 7-Year-Old Boy: ‘I Also Want a Very, Very, Very Good Dad. Can You Do That, Too?’

Texas Shelter Posts Heartbreaking Letter to Santa Penned by 7-Year-Old Boy: ‘I Also Want a Very, Very, Very Good Dad. Can You Do That, Too?’ By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire When Blake wrote a letter to Santa, he probably wasn’t anticipating it being read by thousands of people around the world. But that’s exactly what has happened. The 7-year-old boy’s mom discovered the heartbreaking letter in her son’s backpack, and was so moved by Blake’s words, the domestic violence center they’re staying at — SafeHaven of Tarrant County in Texas…

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THE REAL STORY OF CHRISTMAS

THE REAL STORY OF CHRISTMAS by Adriel Sanchez for Core Christianity Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel! It’s that time of year when Christians throughout the world celebrate what God has accomplished in history. During this time in particular, we celebrate the incarnation. For those unfamiliar with this event, and for those whose understanding could use a little deepening, here is the who, when, and why of what took place: Who During Christmas we celebrate the birth of God. That…

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HOW WE CAN KNOW GOD WANTS TO BE WITH US

HOW WE CAN KNOW GOD WANTS TO BE WITH US by Leah Baugh  for Core Christianity 1. God Pursued the World God being with his people has always been the driving purpose behind God’s great plan of redemption. Sin and death separated humanity from God, but God promised that he would not abandon humanity to sin and death. Instead, he would save a people from every nation, tribe, and tongue to dwell with him forever in eternal glory. God himself would come to provide the way for his people to dwell with him in everlasting peace and…

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“Sir, You Know”

“Sir, You Know” Tears of pain, tears of joy, sorrow, fear, happiness, reverence, guilt, thanksgiving, forgiveness and love. Lots of tears on most every Sunday during service. They could come during worship, a line from a song or they could stream down during the weekly message. Not really understanding their origin is of no importance washing clean the soul is what matters. Tears for God, tears because of God and tears with God are all tears in God. Kneeling before the Father relieves such a tremendous load from our lives…

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