Final Thoughts on 2019
To paraphrase John Newton: "We needed everything that God sent us in 2019; we didn't need anything that he withheld."
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Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Sep 2, 2019
On Whom or What Do I Depend?
This is important to realize: we do not have the capacity to receive God or all that he offers us ALL AT ONCE.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jul 15, 2019
What does God want to make possible? Meditation on Matthew 14:28-30
I'm preaching to myself. When confronted with a problem, I usually ask, "What is possible given this set of circumstances?"
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jun 20, 2019
No man can prevent God from blessing you: Meditation on Genesis 25:23
One of the most harmful sins I commit is comparing myself with others and believing that I'm not getting what I need from them.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jun 17, 2019
Suffering is a part of the plan: Meditation on Genesis 25:22
Genesis 25:22: "The children struggled together within her, and she said, 'If it is thus, why is this happening to me?' So she went to...
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jun 10, 2019
God wants me more than he wants anything I can do for him: Meditation on Genesis 22:1
If God can't have our hearts—our wholehearted devotion, our love—God doesn't want anything else!
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jun 3, 2019
God has a purpose for my life, and he means to fulfill it: Meditation on Psalm 57:2
And so it is with us who are in Christ. O God, let me live every day with purpose. I am not here by accident.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
May 23, 2019
"Behold, I have two daughters": A meditation of Genesis 19:8
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Apr 28, 2019
An Inconvenient Truth
Exodus gives eleven chapters to this description. Bottom line: following and worshipping the Lord may be difficult, but he is worthy.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Apr 9, 2019
"To your offspring I give this land”: Meditation on Genesis 15:18
Needless to say, God's word isn't like mine: when God says, "I will do," he always means, "I have done."
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Apr 3, 2019
How to Deal with Discouragement and Disappointment
One final tip. The best way to chase out a negative feeling is with another feeling.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Mar 25, 2019
18 Prayers to Pray for Unbelievers
A friend asked the question: How do I pray for unbelievers? How do I pray effectively?
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Feb 23, 2019
No one hurts me more than I hurt myself
My point is, I have more than enough sin for which I can take responsibility.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Feb 1, 2019
Love Keeps No Records of Wrongs
Those who have bitter thoughts are never happy, because their thoughts are not God’s thoughts, and He cannot bless them.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jan 29, 2019
God’s Sovereign Goodness
But you may object: the suffering that Peter and the apostles endured up to that point wasn’t the worst case scenario that we can face.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Jan 4, 2019
Prisoner of Hope
The gospel is not what we do; rather, it's what's been done for us. Rest in this thought for a moment. Refresh yourself with this good news.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Dec 25, 2018
Veiled in Flesh, the Godhead See
Do you believe that God longs to be in a close relationship with you? Do you believe that God wants to spend time with you?
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Dec 24, 2018
Surrendering to God
Although our circumstances will be different from hers, all Christians must be prepared to do the same.
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Dec 22, 2018
The Meaning of Christmas Is Easter
Christmas means that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. And the word that God spoke so powerfully through his Son is "I love you."
Truevine Missionary Baptist Church
Dec 21, 2018
Doers of the Word
Do you try to live your life according to God’s word? Would the people who know you best agree with your answer to this question?
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