God’s joy and gladness is for us today.
God’s joy and gladness is for us today.
Author: Gene Slavit
God’s joy and gladness is for us today.
The word “crown” is used in the New Testament. The Greek word for crown [stephanos] comes from the verb stephō, meaning to entwine or wreathe. It was used in ancient Greek writings to describe a badge of royalty, or as a prize in the public games, which were often laurel leaves entwined to make a wreathe for the head.
Happy Father’s Day! Let’s see how good our Father is now and throughout eternity.
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Serving the Right Master
How does a Christian handle wealth and finances so that God is still first? Jesus talked about that.
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Joy and Peace in Believing
When challenging times come, what helps us get through them?
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It Is Written: A Poem
Theodore Tilton, an American poet and newspaper editor, lived from 1835 –1907. Tilton is famous for a poem he wrote at the age of 23, called “The King’s Ring.” It includes the line, “Even this shall pass away” at the end of each of its seven stanzas. The following poem follows his rhyme scheme and focuses on some uses of the phrase “It is written” in the New Testament.
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God’s Joy in Our Hearts
Don’t cry! God has given you joy of heart.
Do you have a HEAVY heart?
The Bible talks about this.
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Gaining Future Rewards
I can remember running nearly 20 full marathons. Each had its own challenges and joys. And each had wonderful rewards waiting for me at the end. Sherry would be there, and I knew she would take me home to a big dinner, a hot bath, and maybe even a foot rub! That hope gave me the endurance to finish each race strong. What does the Bible say about future rewards for the good, loving deeds that we do in this life? A great deal!
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Can We Lose Future Rewards?
Most Christians agree that there are eternal rewards for the good deeds we do in this life. Jesus and his disciples clearly taught this. But some people think that believers can LOSE rewards because of their subsequent evil deeds. This is contrary to scripture, and has hurt the lives and ministries of Christians for centuries. Let’s go to God’s Word and see what it says about this.