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I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.

I Am Found In You by Steven Curtis Chapman
Archive - January 1998
till the end...
As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive you allotted inheritance. Daniel 12:13 NIV

Keep on! The prophet is trying to tell you to keep on the course! Your future is secure you children of God! God will not let history lead to nothing! Lift up your heads; redemption draweth
1/2/1998...Read More
Walk this way....
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 NIV

Prior to this verse, the prophet Micah had just asked a series of rhetorical questions, each seeking the same response to: what can you give God? What can you give to the one who has it all?
1/5/1998...Read More
The Reason
This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Genesis 6:9 NIV

What was the reason God picked Noah to build the ark? Have you ever thought about it? The awesome task was really an honor placed upon this man of God. Not only would he save his family from destruction (and that
1/6/1998...Read More
I AM NOT ASHAMED!!!
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes... Romans 1:16 NIV

Do you believe in salvation? Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross as payment for your sins, and that by believing in Him, one receives eternal life in Heaven? Do you believe that the only way to get to Heaven is
1/7/1998...Read More
uh, did you say faith?
He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matthew 8:26 NIV

I think Jesus often wondered, in His humanly sense, why the disciples just didn't get it. I wonder why I don't at times. In fact, sometimes it seems like an everyday occurrence.

There He was,
1/8/1998...Read More
Abraham's Seed...
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 NIV

If you are a Christian, one who has personally received Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour and the only way to get to Heaven, then you are also in Abraham's family. You are a descendent of the great man of faith!

So, you say? Are you
1/9/1998...Read More
Let's Pray for Each Other
After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. Job 42:8 NIV

Prayer works! I don't always know how or understand why, but time and time again, God has proven to me that He does respond to the prayers of His people. God is the One who is fully able to meet our desires, and when
1/12/1998...Read More
Nothing False!
When Jesus saw Nathaniel approaching, He said of him, "Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." John 1:47 NIV

I'm looking for true Christianity! How about you?

I'm tired of half-way answers. I am so tired of hearing: "I'd rather you didn't." "I'm not really sure how I feel about that." "Well if that's the way you feel." "He's
1/13/1998...Read More
The Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not be in want. Psalm 23:1 NIV

If indeed the Lord is your shepherd, then your wanter has been fixed.

Huh, you say? What are you trying to teach us Ron?

Well, if you have chosen to make Jesus the Lord of your life, not just your Saviour, but your Lord, then you have chosen Him to be your Shepherd. The good shepherd
1/14/1998...Read More
restores my soul...
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Psalm 23:3 NIV

The good shepherd cares for the comfort and well being of his sheep. Sheep, being basically a dumb animal (I have to throw that in each day), need the care of a shepherd. Haven't you ever wondered why God would refer to the "lost" sheep? Sheep get lost
1/16/1998...Read More
THE VALLEY
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 NIV

"Now I won't be gone but just a few minutes. Don't worry. I will return in just a minute."

"It's okay Daddy. We won't be alone."

"Well of course not. You will have each other. Won't you?"

"No,
1/19/1998...Read More
TABLE
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 NIV

The good shepherd took care of his sheep. They had the best of food and shelter from the storms. In the midst of hungry wolves and violent weather, the sheep need not fear, her shepherd was caring for her.

I understand that in
1/20/1998...Read More
Religion
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 NIV

What is your "religion"? Hopefully, if you are reading this, your choice religion is Christianity. Religion is defined as your faith or devotion to an ideal or
1/22/1998...Read More
FAITHFUL
The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it. 1 Thes. 5:24 NIV

That verse needs to be a key memory verse of every Christian! If you don't know it by now in your Christian walk; that God is who He says He is; that He never changes; that His love endures forever; that the promises He gave to Abraham, Joseph, Noah and David are ours today;
1/23/1998...Read More
dem bones, dem bones
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30 NIV

It's Monday again! Is the glass half empty or half full? How are you going to start your week? Will this be a good, productive week, or one you wish would have never come?

Let's do something together! You might call it "a little experiment" or an
1/26/1998...Read More
Can't help myself...
For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20 NIV

I know you won't believe me (or maybe you will), but God once paid my electric bill when I didn't have any money in my checking account (and savings account, what savings account?). In fact, God one month paid $2000 worth of bills when I made less than $500. One time, at
1/27/1998...Read More
THE STATE OF THE UNION
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord Psalm 33:12 NIV

By the time you read this the state of the union address will have been delivered (Lord willing), but as I write it, the speech has yet to be heard. Regardless of what our President, or anyone else says in a public address, the real dilemna in our country today is a need to choose God as
1/28/1998...Read More
WISDOM
He who trusts in himself is a fool. But he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. Proverbs 28:26 NIV

Are you a fool? Whew, I'm glad technology won't yet allow you to punch me through the computer. The Bible says that if you trust in your own ability, then you are a fool! I didn't make it up, read it for yourself! I didn't say it, God did!

Now I know
1/29/1998...Read More
FIRST PLACE
He is the head of the body, which is the church. Everything comes from Him. He is the first one who was raised from the dead. So in all things Jesus has first place. Colossians 1:18 NCV

Jesus sets the trend. Being the first one to be eternally raised from the dead gives Him prestige! Oh, I know, others were raised from the dead, but only to face
1/30/1998...Read More

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