Category Archives: Christian

Getting Excited About Jesus

Posted on February 22, 2016 by heatonkent

When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret and anchored there. And when they came out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ran through that whole surrounding region, and began to carry about on … Continue reading →

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He Came In His Father’s Name

Posted on February 21, 2016 by heatonkent

I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor … Continue reading →

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He Will Not Always Be Angry

Posted on February 19, 2016 by heatonkent

For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and … Continue reading →

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His Name Was Onesiphorus

Posted on February 18, 2016 by heatonkent

The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. The Lord grant to … Continue reading →

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For His Mercy Endures Forever

Posted on February 17, 2016 by heatonkent

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on February 15, 2016 by heatonkent

But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer … Continue reading →

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Eternity

Posted on February 13, 2016 by heatonkent

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Plum Line

Posted on February 12, 2016 by heatonkent

Thus He showed me: Behold, the Lord stood on a wall made with a plumb line, with a plumb line in His hand. And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” … Continue reading →

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From Groaning To Glory

Posted on February 11, 2016 by heatonkent

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons … Continue reading →

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When Life Is Unjust

Posted on February 10, 2016 by heatonkent

Moreover I saw under the sun: in the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, iniquity was there. I said in my heart, “God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a … Continue reading →

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