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On Becoming Wise – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Four

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Today’s post is an interpretation of the fourth chapter of the most popular devotional book in the history of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ. It was written by a monk (or possibly several monks) in the 15th century named Thomas a Kempis. You can view all the posts in this series by selecting “Imitation of Christ” in the categories listing. On Becoming Wise – Imitation of Christ – Chapter Four Find a counselor who is a better Christian than you. See that they are wise and full of integrity. Don’t just depend on your own wisdom for living your Christian life. You will deceive yourself by being too harsh and too lenient. You will overlook important truth and overemphasize less important truth. Many Christians stumble because they did not humble themselves and find a godly counselor. “If you’re not humble, you will stumble.” It is great wisdom to avoid hasty or Continue Reading →

Weekly Word Of Encouragement – We Are God’s Temple

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“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” I Cor 3:16 (NIV). We are the dwelling place of God. He is with us and united with us. Thus, we can always live and make choices in that reality, whether we feel it or not. We walk by faith, not by sight. Application: pick one or two words from the verse that help you and repeat it to yourself throughout the day or week. God’s Song Of Love Is With Us – Weekly Words Of EncouragementSeptember 8, 2026Jesus Is Our Big BrotherSeptember 4, 2026I Will Yet Praise Him – Weekly Words Of EncouragementAugust 31, 2026

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Living With The Living Truth – Imitation Of Christ Chapter Three

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Today’s post is an interpretation of the third chapter of the most popular devotional book in the history of Christianity, The Imitation of Christ. It was written by a monk (or possibly several monks) in the 15th century named Thomas a Kempis.You can view the first post in this series here. Chapter Three – Living With The Living Truth What good is it to spend time debating things that haven’t been revealed by God and don’t affect God’s judgment of our lives? How foolish it is to give in to idle curiosity, and neglect what is essential and edifying in scripture. When the Word of God speaks to us we don’t need to ask endless questions. As we come to see that all truth is one in Him this gives us strength and peace. All truth comes from the Living Word and all truth speaks of him. “God, you are the truth, make Continue Reading →

Weekly Word Of Encouragement – Eternal Encouragement

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“[The] Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father…loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope” II Thess 2:16 (NIV). Jesus and the Father loved us enough to give us encouragement that literally lasts forever. He will restore goodness to us and a new world; how good is this hope! Application: pick one or two words from the verse that help you and repeat it to yourself throughout the day or week. God’s Song Of Love Is With Us – Weekly Words Of EncouragementSeptember 8, 2026Jesus Is Our Big BrotherSeptember 4, 2026I Will Yet Praise Him – Weekly Words Of EncouragementAugust 31, 2026

Weekly Word of Encouragement – We Will Be With Jesus

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“[Jesus] died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him.” I Thessalonians 5:10. (ESV) Who can measure how encouraging these two facts are? Jesus died for us, for our benefit, that we might escape the effects of sin. We will completely escape one day and be with Jesus, and even now we live with him. Application: pick one or two words from the verse that help you and repeat it to yourself throughout the day or week. God’s Song Of Love Is With Us – Weekly Words Of EncouragementSeptember 8, 2026Jesus Is Our Big BrotherSeptember 4, 2026I Will Yet Praise Him – Weekly Words Of EncouragementAugust 31, 2026