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Unconfessed Sin – A Thief of Joy
When sin invades our lives it robs us of joy in the Lord. David knew what it was to experience the darkness and depressiveness of unconfessed sin. On one occasion, David had noticed a beautiful woman named Bathsheba bathing. He lusted after her and like all acts of sin; a number of sinful thoughts went unchecked in his life. These thoughts and desires produced the…
The Thieves of Joy
There are things in our lives that rob us of joy and we can call them the killjoys of the Christian life. These killjoys are strategic and scheming thieves. They are relentless in their attempted robbery and they are masters of disguise. Seeing that it is our duty to be a people that rejoice (Phil. 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16), it must be our mission to recognize these thieves and…
The Value of Varied Prayer
It is the clear teaching of Scripture that we are to give ourselves to consistent prayer (1 Sam. 12:23; Col. 4:2; 1 Thess. 5:17; James 1:5; 1 Pet. 5:7). However, at times we can find it hard as we may struggle with how we ought to pray. The manner of prayer is a struggle for many, but it ought not to prevent us from praying! We must not be under the impression that there…
7 Basic Habits Every Christian Needs to Develop
1. In order to grow we need to eat—Read the Bible Deuteronomy 32:47, Matthew 4:4; John 6:63 2. In order to grow we need to breathe—Prayer Matthew 6:5-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6; Matthew 5:44-45 3. In order to grow we need good spiritual hygiene—Confession of sin 1 John 1:9; Psalm 32;…