tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88884943216073800942012-01-24T04:03:00.646-07:00Weekly devotionals for the church bulletin and for the "Pastor's Communique" emailTerry R Baughmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01092387443193315627noreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888494321607380094.post-86663930654911348492011-05-07T09:30:00.000-07:002011-05-07T09:31:34.783-07:00

Check out our new "Life Blog" location:">http://blog.lifechurchaz.net/or access it from our website:www.lifechurchaz.netThanks!Pastor Terry R Baughman

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-A Time for New Beginnings“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).Babies and New Years have something in common. I remember as a child seeing the comic strip of old father time with his flowing white beard and well worn sickle in hand, shuffling off to make room for the newborn child delivered

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The young maiden moves on to mundane activities of motherhood. The angelic visits are over, the wise men have gone back home, the young couple has settled in Egyptian exile. It’s easy to get away from the realities when lulled to sleep with similarities. It’s routine, predictable procedure; it’s life...Was He still the Son of God? Yes. Was He still destined to be King of Israel? Yes. Was He still

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“To those who eagerly wait for him He will appear …” (Hebrews 9:28). Christ came to those who were anticipating His arrival. Many had heard the prophecies, many had felt it was time, but few looked for Him to come. It was really only Joseph, Mary, a prophetess Anna, the priest Simeon, a few shepherds, and some wise men from the distant East. Those that knew the Scripture, the prophecies, and the

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It was as old as the prophets, printed promises on faded parchment and decaying scrolls, “He will come.” But, it has been so long. Maybe he will come, ... but in our lifetime?Years of domination, ages of anguish. Who cares? You think He does? Why haven’t we heard from Him or from His prophets? You would think there would be some fresh word from a contemporary seer. Even the oldest can’t remember

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“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).Approaching the Christmas season I am reminded again of the miracle of the incarnation. In fact, I’m in awe of the truth that God acquired flesh and became man! John revealed the wonder when he established, first that the Word is God, and

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“So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.’ Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten” (John 6:12-13).Just days after Thanksgiving and the tasty morsels of the banquet meal begin to be the bane of meal time. Turkey has

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A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.For the LORD is good;

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Anniversaries are a great time to reflect, to look back on where we have come from and the experiences we have enjoyed together. It hardly seems like it has been seven years since our first service in Pleasanton as a new church plant. We met in the Courtyard Marriott meeting room with just a few people for that initial service, but there was the freshness and excitement of a new beginning. God

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If you want to see more pictures of India and our travels there click on this link to Facebook where several pictures are posted. You do not have to be a member. For the public link click HERE.

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It seems like the souls of the lost have a silent cry that is only discerned by those whom God allows to be spiritually awakened. While others just see the crowd in a busy mall you may be struck with a sudden awareness of the emptiness and searching of the souls as you observe their passing. Others may drive through the Tri-Valley and say, “what a beautiful area”; while God allows some to hear

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“No child left behind” became a familiar slogan under President George W. Bush’s educational plan. The intent of the program was to provide equal access to educational opportunities for all children. The concept was not new with President Bush, but is as old as the Gospel story. Jesus rebuked the disciples who dared to restrict the children from approaching him. “Do not forbid them,” He said, “

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But choose some capable men from among the people—men who respect God, who can be trusted, and who will not change their decisions for money… (Exodus 18:21 NCV).Wisdom is often found in the counsel of those who have lived long and experienced much. Moses found wise counsel in the words of his father-in-law concerning the governing of the nation of Israel shortly after their exodus from Egypt. He

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By now we have become weary of the words of political rhetoric and skeptical of the endless promises of the presidential campaign. It seems that every candidate tries to outdo the others as they promise more and more benefits and less and less personal responsibility. The political pundits check the pulse of the crowd and the issues that matter to their particular region. The speeches are then

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A lot is said about family values in an election year. That seems to signal that the value of the family is weighed only in relation to the political advantages. When other issues surface or the media is consumed with other topics, the family is shoved into the background, buried in the back pages of the newsprint. Family values must always be front-page headlines to the Christian. We can never

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“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance” (Psalm 33:12).The celebrated sermon of “the separation of church and state” has been preached so long that we have come to accept it as Gospel. Though not a part of the constitution, Jefferson’s words have been quoted as a mantra to prevent the public endorsement of anything religious. In the effort to

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"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20).The real emphasis of the commission is on teaching! The first directive is to “Go.” That is where many park when proclaiming

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A mother of six children was once asked by a new mother of one, “How do you divide your love among so many children?” It was inconceivable to the new mother that she could provide unconditional love for that number of children. The other mother responded, “You don’t divide, you multiply!”Love is that way. Rather than decreasing when divided, it actually increases in abundance. It is like the five

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Anticipation of RenewalBelieving in Christ is more than mental assent to the existence of Jesus in history. It is more than acknowledging His sacrificial death on Calvary or trusting in Him to save us from our sins. It is the development of an experienced reality, the fulfillment of hope within our lives, and the source of joy. The personal and tangible faith in Jesus Christ results in a reason

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Anticipation of Renewal"He who believes and is baptized will be saved!" (Mark 16:16) While meeting in a rented facility I was asked if our church practiced water baptism. I was quick to affirm our position and stressed my conviction that baptism is an essential part of the born-again experience. Perhaps the lack of a baptistery in the rented facility caused him to question our practice. This also

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Anticipation of RenewalIf only we could start over and begin anew. Sometimes, that may be possible. A pile of wadded balls of paper flowing out of the waste basket attest to the desire for fresh starts. While it may be possible to start with a clean sheet of paper when writing a letter or a novel, in many things it is simply impossible to have such an easy solution. A new beginning is a coveted

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Anticipation of Renewal“And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy” (Acts 2:17-18).Some of my wife’s favorite places

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Aquila and Pricilla, The Power of Team Ministry“Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Likewise greet the church that is in their house” (Romans 16:3-5). Two Jewish tentmakers traveled from Rome to Corinth seeking a new beginning. They were expelled from Rome

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James, Son of Alphaeus, The Power of Anonymity“Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ” (1 Thessalonians 2:6).James, the son of Alphaeus, was one of the Twelve, one of the disciples of Jesus. He is mentioned in four passages of Scripture, always in the ninth position in the lists of the disciples (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk

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James, the brother of Jesus, The Power of Works“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? … For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:14, 26).James, the brother of Jesus, added his inspired writing to the canon of Scripture. Prominent in the wisdom of the book is a challenge to bring

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Jude, The Power of Contention“Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3).Jude (or Judas) was a more obscure yet respected member in the leadership of the early church who took pen to write in his senior years.

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Apollos, The Power of Apologetics"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;" (1 Peter 3:15).Apollos rose from obscurity to become a noted disciple and a strong defender of the faith in Jesus Christ. He was a Jew born in Alexandria, Egypt, who was trained by the best

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The Ministry of Men“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2).Paul sought for men who were able to teach others. One of the qualifications of a bishop was that he must be able to teach (1 Timothy 3:2). Also a servant of the Lord must be able to teach (2 Timothy 2:24). Paul stressed these

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The Ministry of Men“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).Being young has never been an obstacle to being used. God sees the heart’s desire and responds to the passion of faith at any age. Replete in Scripture are examples of daring and brave individuals who believed in God and were used to

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The Ministry of Men“Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise: that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth” (Ephesians 6:2-3). Principles established in the Old Testament are worthy of consideration. Some laws of the old covenant are repeated as guidelines for believers in the new covenant era. It is good and right to honor the elders. Paul gave

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The Ministry of Men“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).Moses gave these words of encouragement to the man who would take the leadership of Israel and stand in his place. God has vested strength and courage in men and called them to be bold leaders

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The Ministry of Men“For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; …” (1 Corinthians 4:15 NKJ).It is one thing to be a teacher, quite another to be a father. A teacher can lecture, discipline, and share some important principles of life, but a father is so much more. A father may instruct, but he also must listen. A father may discipline, but he

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The Ministry of Women“Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy” (Acts 2:18 NIV).In antiquity women were often viewed as lesser beings than men. Women were seen as undeveloped males in Grecian thought and literature. The female was seen as a sign of weakness and inferiority. It was in this culture that Jesus was born. However, in His

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The Ministry of Women“And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city [of Philippi] to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul” (Acts 16:13-14).A women’s prayer

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The Ministry of WomenAt least five women went to visit the tomb of Jesus on the first day of the week. Luke names three of them and mentions “the other women with them.” They spent the time after Jesus’ crucifixion preparing spices and fragrant oils. After the Sabbath had passed they met early the next morning to bring the spices to the tomb. Apparently, they did not know the tomb was well

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The Ministry of WomenSome religious traditions elevate Mary, the mother of Jesus, to be something more than human. They venerate the young woman chosen by God to bear His son into the world to the point of praying to her for intercession with her son. Though she is worthy of honor for her excellent spirit and her willingness to be a vessel for the birth of the Messiah, it is clear from Scripture

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The Ministry of WomenThere is one thing common in every individual regardless of other distinctions. Be it prince or pauper, of notoriety or insignificance, a success or failure, one thing brings them all together. All were born of a woman. Regardless of race, culture, or ethnicity the common thread of motherhood unifies the fabric of all mankind. The knowing smile of a mother transcends the

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Focus: Spiritual RenewalHere?What is the difference in the spiritual climate from one location to another? One city experiences renewal while another suffers stagnation. One region enjoys an outpouring of the Holy Spirit while another feels famine. One nation turns to God while another turns away. Is God selective of the location on which he will smile with the favor of his presence?One principle

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Focus: Spiritual RenewalDestiny. The very word is pregnant with promise. There is destiny in revival. It is declared from the old Scriptures to the New Covenant. You will find the promise in a variety of terminology: outpouring, latter rain, in gathering, harvest, and “on all flesh.” Many metaphors declare an abundance of return on the investment for souls. Even Christ’s death was stated to be

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Focus: Spiritual RenewalIt was a dark day of sin. Moral guidance was abandoned and Israel did “that which was right in their own eyes.” Eli was high priest. His sons robbed the sacrifices before they were offered and committed immoral acts in the house of God. Worship was polluted. The tabernacle was desecrated. Spiritual vitality was at an all time low.Then came Hannah, an insignificant player

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Focus: Spiritual RenewalThe morose scene of scattered skeletons, bones long since dried in the summer sun and weathered by the wind, tell the sad story of a defeat in battle. The awesome sense of lonely despair filled a valley of lost hopes and dashed dreams. In this loathsome landscape the Spirit of the Lord spoke to the prophet in a question, “Can these bones live?” Only daring to hope, his

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Focus: Spiritual RenewalRevival is born of desire. Never does it come to the uncaring, unconcerned, and unmotivated. It will not intrude upon the seclusion of a satisfied soul. There must be a rebirth of spiritual appetite, a hungering and thirsting for the heavenly bread and the living water of complete satisfaction. Revival is the bringing to life again the dead in sin, or the renewing in the

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Come Alive! A Celebration of Easter!“Knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him” (Romans 6:9).Jesus demonstrated His power over death by raising the dead back to life during the course of His ministry. On at least three occasions Jesus challenged the finality of death by bring individuals back from the other side. In each of these

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Come Alive! A Celebration of Easter!“For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection …. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him” (Romans 6:5, 8).The “good news” of the Gospel is not the death of Christ, but rather the empty tomb! If our last knowledge of Jesus was on the cross or in a

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Come Alive! A Celebration of Easter!“Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:3-4).Just as darkness precedes the dawn, death is the precursor to

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Come Alive! A Celebration of Easter!“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).The choice should seem obvious but it is often clouded. Who wouldn’t choose life over death? Yet, some continue to choose death. Perhaps it is the wording of the choice, the situation surrounding the condition, the confusion of the issue. Most would not

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Come Alive! A Celebration of Easter!“Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:11).Sin rules like a powerful tyrant, an angry dictator. His realm covers the earth and reaches the most remote isle of the sea. None have escaped the sphere of his influence. But he is a dying sovereign. His demise was predicted and prophesied

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“But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31).The purpose of God is fulfilled in us as we surrender our lives to him. Occasionally, or often, we may find ourselves waiting. What at times may feel like inactivity and stalemate may be purposefully applied delay,

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Guest Devotional by Gayla M. Baughman“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). When we deliver our children, we have the idealistic dream that they will be this, well-behaved, lovable, perfect child. It doesn’t take but a few days to realize this precious little bundle we brought home has a mind of his own! We take our children

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Nathanael, The Power of SincerityJesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!" (John 1:47). John 1:35-46 gives the background to the meeting of Jesus and Nathanael. Prior to this encounter, Andrew, a disciple of John the Baptist, became a follower of Christ. Afterwards, Andrew brought his brother Simon. Jesus called him to

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This Sunday much of the country is obsessed with the Super Bowl, the playoff of pro football champions. It happens every year about this time. The media is abuzz with the hype and sports talk concerning the two teams. Superstar players and their personal lives become the topic of newscasts and office talk. Speculation and predictions occupy the time waiting the outcome of the annual event.

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Much attention is given to the ongoing controversy of abortion. The arguments seem to side along two important rights, the rights of the mother and the rights of the unborn child. We contend for the right to life, where both mother and child are determined to have this right! The “right to life” movement promotes the cause of the unborn; every child has a right to live! Their passion to preserve

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control … .” (Galatians 5:22-23).The fruit of the Spirit is a natural outgrowth of the Spirit-filled life. As much as oranges quite naturally appear on the branches of the orange tree in its season, the fruit of the Spirit should appear in the life of a disciple of Christ. The fruit

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Most everyone has heard the expression, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” It is like other expressions that become so common they almost sound like scripture. Isn’t that in the Bible? Like many common expressions, there is an element of truth in the statement. Perseverance and the tenacity to try again after facing defeat and failure is an admirable quality. The Bible cautions

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Something about a New Year challenges our resolve and gives freshness to our desire. Frequently, lists of resolutions are made at the onset of a new year. Diets are selected; exercise programs charted, prayer time allocated, Bible reading charts carefully marked, and many other promises are made. Given the passage of a few weeks, perhaps even months, the resolve melts and pours into the ruts of

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Central to the Christian message is the cross of Calvary. The sacrifice of Christ on the cross provides the power to the Gospel message. The death and resurrection of Jesus distinguishes Christianity from all other religions and philosophies.Just prior to the crucifixion, Jesus provided the symbols of his covenant, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” At the last supper He shared bread and

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“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger” (Luke 2:11-12).From the words of the ancient prophets it seemed reasonable to conclude that the coming Messiah would be a warring champion, a military leader executing justice and ushering in a powerful

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“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” (Luke 2:13-14).Secular society pretends to ignore the impact of Christ on time and history, but even the testament of our calendar recognizes the birth of Christ. For two millenniums we have marked time from Christ’s birth in the

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Two women, one very young, the other very old, are both surprised with news of their impending motherhood. One was barren, advanced in years and had given up the hope of bearing children. The other was a virtuous young girl who was only recently engaged to be married. Within six months of each other both were found to be expecting a child. Both infants were announced and named by the angel

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“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:10-11).In the next few weeks there will be countless children’s dramas and special Christmas presentations in churches and Christian schools around the globe. Among them

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“Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:3-4).Thanks! Gracias! Mahalo! Danke! Merci! Obrigado! No matter how you say it, every language has a way to express thanks. It is considered polite

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Simon, the Zealot, The Power of PassionAggressive and passionate men were among the chosen disciples. Simon Peter was one. Another was also called Simon. Perhaps it was to distinguish between them that Luke identified the latter as Simon the Zealot. There was surely something in his character or behavior that caused the Luke to tag him with the moniker. The other synoptic gospel writers identify

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Philip, The Power of Sufficiency “Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us” (John 14:8).Jesus sought and found Philip in the same town as the first four disciples. After the two sets of brothers, Peter and Andrew, and James and John, Philip is always listed next in the order of the disciples. John is the only gospel writer to give us detailed information about

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“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1).Can you read the length of this devotional without an interruption or a distraction? Our lives are full of them. Just when you sit down to talk to someone the doorbell

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Paul, The Power of the Pen, “So I write”“The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every epistle; so I write” (2 Thessalonians 3:17).Paul was a writer. I don’t know what his literary past had been but I wonder if some of his success in apprehending, persecuting, and executing Christians was the result of his skills with the written word and persuasive argument. Whichever talents

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Paul, The Power of Timing“Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8).Our ways are vastly different than God’s. We seldom see things the way God does. Have you ever questioned God? Have you ever asked, “God, why did you let this happen now?” His timing is always right; His ways are perfect! From Paul’s perspective he had come along late in the day

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Paul, The Power of ConversionGod seems to take pleasure in cracking the hard cases. Some of the most unlikely people to be converted in our view are challenged by the Gospel and changed by God’s grace. We are astounded when the impossible conversions take place before our eyes. Again, we are amazed by His grace!Saul was one of the most unlikely to become a Christian. He was a well-trained

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Silas, The Power of Praise Silas was one of the “leading men” in the Jerusalem church. He was a prophet who was selected by the apostles and elders to travel to Antioch after the first council meeting in Jerusalem concerning the Gentiles in the church. After this initial assignment Silas felt the need to stay in Antioch and continue the work of ministry in that city. The scripture doesn’t say how

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Guest Editorial by Gayla M. BaughmanAnd God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. (Revelation 21:4-5a KJV).The ride to work was getting depressing. The fields and meadows were brown,

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Barnabas, The Power of Encouragement“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet” (Acts 4:36-37).A Levite from Cyprus named Joses, sold property and donated the proceeds to the apostles in the beginning of the church in Acts. He

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Mark, The Power of RestorationThe Gospel of Mark is given a prominent place in the New Testament canon, second only to Matthew in the four gospels. Here, there is little indication of any weakness of character or faith in this early follower of Christ. But it was not always so. John Mark was apparently raised in a wealthy Jewish Christian home. While we know nothing of his father, his mother,

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Luke, The Power of Applied TalentsThe third Gospel writer hides behind his historical account saying nothing about himself in the telling. His formal training and occupation is revealed in Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Luke is identified as the “beloved physician.” Three times Paul refers to Luke (Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11; and Philemon 1:24). It is obvious that he was a traveling

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Judas, The Power of a Negative ModelWhat does the name Benedict Arnold mean to you? How about the name Adolph Hitler? How about Saddam Hussein? Now, how about Judas Iscariot? Names of history carry meaning. We associate the deeds of a life with their reputation and character long after they are gone. The negative actions of the evil doer overshadow any positive characteristics of a life when it

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Matthew, The Power of an Altered Occupation “As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." So he arose and followed Him. Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples” (Matthew 9:9).From the prominent office along the main

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Thomas, The Power of FaithIt might seem odd to associate “doubting Thomas” with the subject of the power of faith. We tend to examine his lack of belief and use him as a negative example when it comes to the subject of faith. However, Thomas is a chosen disciple, one of the Twelve Apostles. If he struggled with faith and was still a chosen disciple then there is hope for us when we are less than

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Andrew – The Power of Deference“One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated, the Christ” (John 1:40-41).According to the Gospel of John it appears that Andrew could have been one of the first disciples to follow Jesus. Two disciples of John the

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James – The Power of Secondary Leadership“Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him” (Matthew 4:21-22).The priority of James is seen throughout the Gospels. James is always mentioned first in

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John – The Power of a RelationshipA relationship that trusts“And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:30-31).The testimony of the Beloved Disciple was a thorough accounting of many of the

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John – The Power of a RelationshipA relationship that caresWhen Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold your son!" Then He said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home” (John 19:26-27).Who would you trust to care for family members if you were no longer able to look

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John – The Power of a RelationshipA relationship that costsThey said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" (Mark 10:37-38).The excitement of the call of Jesus left James and

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John – The Power of a RelationshipA Relationship that Loves“James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom He gave the name Boanerges, that is, ‘Sons of Thunder’” (Mark 3:17).Ever know someone who gave their friends a nickname? Some people enjoy giving others a name that describes some attribute or similarity. I knew of one college student whose middle name was Chevon. She became

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Peter – The Power of SubmissionAuthority and SubmissionThe teenager rebels against parental authority and longs for the day when he is no longer told what to do. As soon as he is of age he goes to the local Army recruiting office and signs up for a tour of duty. Finally, he is on his own, doing his own thing! The irony of that situation is humorous. Everyone knows that when you join the military

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Peter – The Power of SubmissionLeading by Loving, Shepherding by Feeding“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock” (1 Peter 5:2-3).In one of the last times Jesus was with the disciples before His ascension he prepared a

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Peter – The Power of SubmissionWhen the Rooster CrowsPeter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble." Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times" (Matthew 26:33-34).In the company of believing peers and in the safety of common faith it is easy to stand for

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Peter – The Power of SubmissionAmong the disciples, Peter is probably the most outstanding and outspoken of the disciples. He appears to be impetuous in his actions and quick to offer his opinions. From the Biblical record he appears to have a classic leadership temperament. However, before he can be a powerful leader he must learn the act of submission.Jesus sees his natural abilities. He also

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The promise delivered, the resurrection realized“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:1, 4).Fifty days! That was the exact count of days from the Passover to the Day of Pentecost. In the course of busy lives fifty days

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Just you wait and see!After the thrill of seeing the risen Jesus for five weeks there was a sense of impeding change coming. It was evident He would not always be with them. Many references during His ministry and in the days following the resurrection prepared them for the fact that He would be going away. However, it was urgent that He gave them instructions before His departure.On a hillside

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A mother blessed like none beforewith a child of promise to be bornA lowly servant, a man, a king, Who’d rule the world but own nothing,To her was born a son so brave He’d give His life the world to saveAnd in the process she’d know pain because he’d give all earthly gainTo win, to run, complete the task of giving all the Father asked,

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“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8).Jesus offered many assurances to the believers concerning the time following His departure at the end of the forty days after the resurrection. The Gospel writers tell of these events and promises in their own

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“He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once …. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:5-8).“If Christ is not risen, your faith is empty!” The apostle Paul grabs our attention with this statement in his first letter to the

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“He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3).Can you imagine the discussions and excitement that took place after the resurrection of Jesus? After the initial shock of seeing him alive after such a brutal death, it must have left the witnesses with a

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The gloom of the tomb is past, the Lord of life livesThe pain of birth is very real during labor and delivery. Thankfully, there are medications and procedures that help new mothers cope with the trauma of birth. Rash statements are sometimes made when the pain is severe. Some have said, “I’ll never have another child!” While at the moment she is very sincere, with the passage of time the memory

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An empty tomb, a risen Savior, a living Lord“And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him” (Matthew 28:9).For many, Easter is a reenactment of the crucifixion, a lifeless form on a rough hewn cross. It is remembrance of the brutal suffering and agonizing death that Jesus endured. The portrayal of the

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Palm Sunday – A purpose for suffering, A plan for pain“From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day” (Matthew 16:21).The problem with being God is the knowledge of the future. Jesus prepared the disciples for the future by letting them know that

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