Some people look for vintage vehicles and enjoy the challenge and the delight of restoring them. Why do they spend so much time and energy finding them, investing in them and repairing them? The reason is simple. These vehicles, when restored, have incredible value. We only restore what we value. So, what does God value. …
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In the previous blog, I discussed the issue of addressing misfortune in our lives in order to move forward. Another significant issue in moving forward is addressing our own personal unfaithfulness toward God. It is an obstacle we must overcome in order to keep God central in our lives. As much as things happen to …
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Losses are an obstacle that either strengthens or weakens our faith in God. Can God remain central even when great losses occur? In 1 Chronicles 7:20-23, we find the story of a man who loses two sons. Ephraim’s two sons who were either watching the flocks or were a party to a raid were killed. …
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Chapter 1 ISLAND INTERRUPTION REVELATION If you ask the average person what’s in the book of Revelation, their first responses will sound almost like Star Wars. Angels! Demons! Cosmic battles! Plagues! Dragons! Smoke! Fire! Lightning! And finally, a glittering utopia in a galaxy far, far away! But before we go flying off into that kaleidoscope …
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